Indian music Flashcards
1
Q
What are the musical features of Indian music?
A
Raga - patterns of notes Passed on by oral tradition Rag - melodic form Tal - rhythmic form Drone - sustained note Sargam - note naming system Melodies varied by improvisation
2
Q
Describe the percussion used
A
Tabla - pair of small drums, plays tal
3
Q
What is the drone?
A
Tanpura, no frets
Electronic box
Harmonium, reed organ
4
Q
Describe the strings
A
Sitar - plucked string, with frets, shimmering sound
Sarod - plucked strings, no frets, plays ornaments
Sarangi - bowed, fretless
Esraj - bowed, no frets
5
Q
Describe the Winds
A
Bansuri - keyless bamboo flute
