Modern And Traditional Bhangra Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Bhangra music from?
A
From the Punjab region of North India and Pakistan
2
Q
Describe the singing in Bhangra
A
- Punjabi voice
- Male/ female
- melody has a narrow range of notes
- Backing singers shout ‘hoi’
3
Q
What is the acronym for Bhangra instruments?
A
Dad Dropped A Slippery Tumbi
4
Q
What are the instruments for Bhangra?
A
Dhol drum Dholak Alghoza Sarangi Tumbi
5
Q
Describe the Dhol drum
A
- Double headed barrel shaped drum (two different sounds from each head)
- Polyrhythms, cross rhythms and syncopation are created by combining the two rhythms of the drum head
6
Q
What does the Dholak play?
A
- the dholak plays more complex drum rhythms
7
Q
What is the chaal rhythm?
A
- played by the dhol drum
- quavers are swung
8
Q
When did the modern bhangra style appear?
A
In he 1970s and 1980s
9
Q
What two western instruments are used in modern Bhangra?
A
Electric guitar
Synthesiser
10
Q
What kind of music technology is used in modern bhangra?
A
- remixes
- sampling
- drum machines
- DJ sound effects (scratching)
