Bhangra Flashcards
where did it originate?
northern india
what did it originate as?
a punjabi folk dance
how did it originate?
asian people migrated to UK and brought their music with them to form a community
where is it performed?
parties and weddings
what is Bhangra?
Indian Folk music fused with Western pop
what is the dance like?
a male dance originally (now females too), energetic, acrobatic stunts, synchronised, dancing in circles
what is the time signature?
4/4
what elements are used in it?
synthesisers, drum machines, sampling, mixing, multi-tracking
what is the beat and what is it played by?
chaal beat (da na na na) played by Dhol Drum
what is the voice like?
sung in Punjabi, ornaments, microtonal inflections
what other instruments are used?
hoi, sitar, guitar
what is the tempo?
fast
what is the structure?
verse/chorus structure with instrumental introduction
