Bhangra Flashcards
1
Q
Where is traditional bhangra likely to be performed?
A
Harvest
2
Q
Where is modern bhangra likely to be performed?
A
Wedding or celebration
3
Q
What rhythm is used?
A
The chaal rhythm, highly syncopated rhythm
4
Q
On what instrument is the chaal rhythm played?
A
Dhol drum
5
Q
The dhol drum?
A
- Double skinned drum
- The high end is hit with a flexible stick
- The low end is hit with a curved, heavy stick
- The drummer can create complicated patterns but they are all based off the chaal
6
Q
Melodies?
A
- Very narrow range of notes
- Lyric usually sung in punjabi
- Lyrics usually lighthearted
- Frequent shouts of “hoi”
7
Q
Modern bhangra?
A
- Uses lots of music technology, remixes, sampling, synthesisers, drum machines
