Bhangra Flashcards
1
Q
when did fusion music develop?
A
1980s by young Asians and performed at weddings, parties and clubs
2
Q
fusion
A
when 2 musical styles/genres are merged together
3
Q
where does bhangra originate from?
A
from folk music in Punjab , in North India
4
Q
what is bhangra?
A
fusion of high-energy style of music and Western pop music/hindi film music
5
Q
instrumentation of Punjab folk music:
A
- sitar
- tumnbi
- dhol
- sarangi
6
Q
melody of Punjab folk music:
A
- ornamentation
- counter melody
- vocals
- limited note range
- chaal rhythm ‘aha nana nana dharma na dha’
- treble and bass clef play together but play different strings
7
Q
purpose of Punjab folk music:
A
-to Gove thanks for the harvest and to celebrate
8
Q
instrumentation features of pop music:
A
- guitar
- piano
- bass guitar
9
Q
melody features of pop music:
A
- simple chord progressions
- sampling
10
Q
structure of pop music:
A
- verse-chorus structure
- interlude
- middle and section
11
Q
purpose of pop music:
A
- entertain
- dance
