Indian Pop & Bhangra Assesment 1 (quiz) Flashcards
What is Indian pop music also known as?
It is also known as Indi-pop, I-pop, or Hindi-pop,
What is Indian pop closely linked to?
Indian pop is closely linked to Bollywood
Where did Indian Bhangra start?
Indian Bhangra music started in the Punjab region
What was Bhangra originally referred to?
‘Bhangra’ originally referred to a type of Punjabi dancing
What was contemporary Bhangra and what does it mean in music terms?
Contemporary bhangra music is a fusion, fusion is a mix of two or more musics.
What is the Dhol?
The Dhol is a double-headed drum, played with sticks
What is the Tumbi?
Single stringed instrument that plays repeated riffs (like ostinatos)
What is the Drum Machine?
The drum machine is an electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns.
What is the synthesiser?
The synthesiser is an electronic musical instrument that generates audio signals
What is a guitar?
A guitar is a fretted musical instrument that typically has six strings and is played by strumming
What is the harmonium?
The harmonium is a pump organ that generates sound as air flows past a vibrating piece of thin metal in a frame.
