Bhangra Music

Question 1

Where does traditional Bhangra come from and what does it celebrate/signify?

Answer 1

Punjab region of India in the north, traditionally played at harvest time

Question 2

Where does modern Bhangra come from?

Answer 2

UK

Question 3

Modern Bhangra is a _______ of traditional Bhangra and Western Pop and dance music

Answer 3

Mix

Question 4

Name a suitable artist for Bhangra music

Answer 4

Punjabi MC

Question 5

Name of traditional rhythm used in Bhangra music?

Answer 5

Chaal

Question 6

What traditional instrument is used to perform this tradicional rhythm?

Answer 6

Dhol drum

Question 7

Name other traditional instruments used in Bhangra music and describe them

Answer 7

Tumbi - lollipop string instrument
Harmonium - Indian accordion :)

Question 8

3 ways music technology might be used in modern Bhangra

Answer 8

Electric Drums/ Drum machine
Synthesiser - keyboard
Multitracking - layering multiple tracks on top of each other

Question 9

Structure used in Bhangra music?

Answer 9

Verse chorus

Question 10

Typical time signature?

Answer 10

4/4

Question 11

Identify some vocal features and define them

Answer 11

Performed in Punjabi
Very melismatic
Backing singers shouting Hoi

Question 12

Where might Bhangra music be performed?

Answer 12

At a wedding or celebrations/ harvest

Question 13

What is the harmony like in Bhangra music

Answer 13

Diatonic

Question 14

Sampling meaning

Answer 14

When an artist take a piece of a song that already exists and then use it in their song.