Bhangra

Question 1

What was the name of one of the first successful Bhangra bands?

Answer 1

Alaap

Question 2

List the technological influences that Bhangra music has

Answer 2

Samples
Drum machines
DJ sound effects (e.g. scratching - a vinyl record)
Remixes (tracks with lots of layers mixed in new ways)

Question 3

Complete the following sentences:
Bhangra was developed in …
It was the fusion of …

Answer 3

1970’s to 1980’s in the UK

Traditional Indian classical music - Raga - and Western styles - hip-hop, disco, rap, reggae, drum’n’bass

Question 4

Chaal rhythm (CHANT CHANT)
What instrument is this played on?

Answer 4

DA NA NA NA NA DA-DA NA

The dhol drum

Question 5

Name the instrument with a single plucked string

Answer 5

Tumbi

Question 6

What instrument is the dholak similar to?

Answer 6

The dhol drum. It is different as it is smaller and played with the hands (allowing more complex rhythms)

Question 7

Name the instrument from these descriptions:
A double flute (looks more like a double recorder)
A large, long necked string instrument. 5 strings for the melody, 2 strings for drone notes
A pair of drums that set the rhythm
String instrument, often a drone

Answer 7

Alghoza
Sitar
Tabla
Tambura

Question 8

“Hoi!” is an example of what?

Answer 8

Vocal shouts (often from the backing singers)

Question 9

What are the two different drums called from the Tabla set?

Answer 9

The smaller one (higher pitch) - tabla/ dayan

The larger one (lower pitch) - baya