Indian Music Key Words Flashcards

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1
Q

Tal

A

Rhythmic pattern / drum beat

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2
Q

Meend

A

Note bend

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3
Q

Improvisation

A

Making up on the spot

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4
Q

Rag

A

Indian scale

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5
Q

Alap

A

Introduction to the piece

It’s in free time / free tempo and improvised

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6
Q

Gat

A

The fixed melody

Where the fixed melody enters

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7
Q

Jhalla

A

Fastest section at the end of the piece

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8
Q

Bhajan

A

An Indian song which is sung

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9
Q

Cycle

A

Repetition of the tal

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10
Q

Sam

A

First beat of the tal (which is emphasised)

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11
Q

Drone

A

Sustained or repeated note (which continues through the price)

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