Bhangra Flashcards
What was Bhangra originally made for
Folk Dances
Where does it come from
The Punjabi region of India and Pakistan
What is a double headed barrel shaped drum called
Dhol drum
How do you play dhol drum?
With a stick- to create syncopation , polyrhythms and cross rhythm
What is the most popular rhythm played in bhangra and what instrument plays it
The Chaal rhythm on the Dhol drum
Describe the chaal rhythm
8 note repeated pattern
quavers swung like in blues
Where was modern bhangra developed
In the UK
When was modern bhangra developed
1970s and 1980s
Describe what modern bhangra is
A fusion of the chaal rhythm with western styles like hip hop to create a new sound and with instruments such as electric guitar and synthesizers
Name an example of 2 Modern bhangra bands/soloists
Alaap and Punjabi MC
Name some Music technology used in modern bhangra
Remixes Sampling Drum machine DJ sound effects Dance club genre
Name some instruments in Bhangra
Dhol drum dholak- smaller dhol drum tabla- two drums tumbi- string instrument sarangi string alghoza pipes
Describe the structure
popular song form with verse chorus structure and instrumental introduction
What is bhangra used for through time
harvest festivals and farms to weddings and new years and now bollywood movies
describe the tempo
4/4 140-195bpm allegro
Describe the texture
homophonic with melody and accompaniment
by polyrhythmic can be achieved on Dhol drum with both drum heads
Describe the chaal rhythm
swung
4/4 metre 8 note pattern
tabla and dholak make more complex rhythms
Hoi shouts
Describe the range and general singing
small range of notes
backing shout hoi
short phrases bending notes
microtonal intervals
Describe what the tumbi plays in the chaal rhythm
riifs and ostinatos
Describe the harmony
repeated chords
describe dynamics
consistantly loud
accents on 1st beat
