indian Flashcards
1
Q
indian plucked string instrument
A
- Sitar
2
Q
instrument that play drone in indian
A
Tanpura
3
Q
Indian bowed string instrument
A
Sarangi
4
Q
main indian percussion instrument
A
tabla drums
5
Q
indian woodwind
A
Bansuri
6
Q
indian music characteristics
A
Presence of drone (tambura)
Pitch-bending
alot of improvisation
follows a structure
7
Q
indian ragas
A
ALAP slow moving consists of only melody
JHOR rhythmn instruments enter, solid beat established.
JHALLA fast moving with complex improvisations
8
Q
What happens in the Alap?
A
Notes of the raga scale is introduced, accompanied by a drone.
9
Q
What happens in the Jhor?
A
Slightly faster tempo with a pulse
10
Q
What happens in the Jhalla?
A
The tabla enters and the tempo is fast. Music remains improvised but the melody and rhythm develop.
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