Mapeh Flashcards
is an essential part of India’s culture and identity.
Music
Most Hindu worship and rituals are performed with musical activities that have various and
sacred meaning.
Like most Asian music, Indian classical and traditional music are performed in a
sitting position.
– melodic element
RAGA
2 indian music
Raga
Tala
- elaborate metric system. It means beat.
TALA
2 characteristics of indian music
HINDUSTANI MUSIC
CARNATIC MUSIC
– music of North India
- based on the RAGA SYSTEM
HINDUSTANI MUSIC
- music of South India
- emphasis of vocal music
CARNATIC MUSIC
3 sample song of India
Tamil Nad
Vijaya
Hymn to shiva
– a song that describe the natural beauty of a specific region
TAMIL NAD
– farewell song of India
VIJAYA
– a song with spiritual content.
HYMN TO SHIVA
16 Traditional Instruments of India
Bansuri
Pungi
Shruti upanga
Ghatam
Ghungroo
Khartal
Tabla
Mridanga
Damaru
Tambura
Rubab
Sitar
Shehnai
Jal tarang
Chande
Ektara
– transverse flute with 6-7 finger holes
BANSURI
– played by snake charmers
PUNGI
– bagpipe used to supply a drone
SHRUTI UPANGA
– an earthen pot
GHATAM
– metallic bells tied to the feet
GHUNGROO
- a hand clapper
KHARTAL
pair of drums derived from the Arabic “Tabl”
TABLA –
– Carnatic ensemble’s rhythmic accompaniment
MRIDANGA
– small two-headed drum made of wood
DAMARU
– long necked plucked lute
TAMBURA
short necked lute
RUBAB –
plucked string instrument
SITAR
– wooden oboe with metal at its end
SHEHNAI