Bhangra Flashcards
1
Q
Where does Bhangra originate?
A
Originally a folk dance, from the Punjab region in Northern India and Pakistan. It was usually played at harvest time to celebrate
2
Q
What’s the Chaal
A
An eight note repeated pattern
3
Q
What is the dhol?
A
A double-headed, barrel-shaped drum
4
Q
What is the dholak?
A
Similar to the dhol but smaller and played with hands rather than sticks
5
Q
What is singing like in Bhangra?
A
light-hearted, often shout ‘hoi’
6
Q
Other notable instruments
A
Alghoza (double flute)
Tumbi (instrument with a single plucked string)
Sarangi
Tabla
7
Q
Modern Bhangra
A
Uses lots of technology such as, drum machines, samples of other music, remixes… etc..
