Greek folk music Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Greek folk music from?
A
Greece
2
Q
What time signatures are used for Greek folk music?
A
Irregular e.g 7/8 or 5/4
3
Q
What melodies does greek folk music use?
A
Modal melodies based on scales different from Major or Minor
4
Q
What is a bouzouki?
A
Typical melody instrument (played like a guitar)
5
Q
What is a toubeleki?
A
Traditional greek goblet shaped drum
6
Q
What is a shawm?
A
Loud oboe-like wind instrument (sometimes plays the melody)
7
Q
How is greek folk music learned?
A
Oral tradition (learnt by ear)
8
Q
What is a feature of greek folk music?
A
Can be fast (and get faster) known as accelerandos
9
Q
What is a technique commonly used in greek folk music?
A
Accelerandos
10
Q
What is a characteristic of greek folk music?
A
Micro-tonal
11
Q
Where is greek fol music played?
A
At celebrations and parties
