Indian Music Flashcards
1
Q
How old is Indian music?
A
2000 years old.
2
Q
What is the raga?
A
A melody played by the sitar or a singer.
3
Q
What is a tala?
A
A rhythm usually played by the tabla.
4
Q
What is a drone?
A
Sustained notes played by the tambura.
5
Q
Name 3 Indian instruments.
A
1) Sitar
2) Rhythms
3) Tabla