Indian classical Flashcards
1
Q
What is a rag
A
A melodic sequence of ascending or descending notes that represent a mood or time of day that form the basis of melodic improvisation
2
Q
What is the western equivalent to a rag
A
Scale
3
Q
Taal
A
Cyclic pattern of beats that form the basis of rhythmic improvisation
4
Q
Drone
A
Low pitch foundation sustained note
5
Q
Western equivalent to drone
A
Bass
6
Q
How is Indian music taught
A
Oral tradition
7
Q
What happens in the alap
A
The rag is stated
8
Q
Alap
A
Unmetered and rag is stated
9
Q
Jhor
A
A rhythmic pulse is felt
10
Q
What is the bandish
A
Main instrument is a vocalist
11
Q
Gat
A
Main instrument is instrumental
12
Q
The drums are called
A
Tabla baya
13
Q
Jhala
A
Rhythm gets faster louder more exciting
A performance direction
14
Q
Only instrument that plays the drone
A
Tamboura
15
Q
How many strings does the sitar have
A
3
