Greek Flashcards
1
Q
Instruments?
A
Bouzouki - Strings in pairs, played with plectrum. Long neck. Metallic sound
Oud - Much shorter neck than bouzouki.
Cretan Lyra - Bowed instrument
Floyera - flute
Toubeleki - can produce many different sounds
Daouli drum - two heads,
2
Q
What is Greek music centered around?
A
Dancing
3
Q
What are the three main dance types?
A
Syrtos
Kalamatianos
Zeibekiko
4
Q
Syrtos
A
4/4 time but divided 3 + 3 + 2
5
Q
Kalamatianos
A
7/8 time but divided 3 + 2 + 2