music Flashcards
Where does salsa music come from?
Cuba
What rhythm does the clave rhythm consist of
2:3/ 3:2
What does syncopated mean
The stresses in the music come off the beat
Name some instruments in salsa music
Congas, bongos, piano, guiros, claves, double bass, trumpets, trombones, maracas
What is a fusion
When musical styles are combined together to make something new. Fusion music usually combines two different styles.
What is the name of the rhythm played by the dhol drum in Bhangra music
The chaal rhythm
What are some examples of fusion music
Salsa, folk rock, jazz, bhangra
What are some examples of Punjab instruments used in Bhangra music
Tumbi, dhol, sitar, sarangi,
What are some pop instruments used in Bhangra music
Synthesiser, drum kit, piano, guitar
Where does Gamelan originate from
Indonesia
What does the word Gamelan refer to
The instruments used and the style of music
What does gamelan traditionally accompany
Worship, theatre- puppet theatre
What are repeating patterns of notes called
Ostinato
What does drumming accompany in west africa
Ritual dances for births, weddings, funerals, communication between villages
What does the master drummer do
They’re in charge of the structure of the music
What is heterophony?
The simultaneous playing or singing of two or more versions of the same melody
what are the three types of musical
book musical concept musical jukebox musical
what are the 4 main voice types
(highest lowest) soprano alto tenor bass
what is a book musical
a musical that has a strong storyline driven by the songs
What is a jukebox musical?
a musical where the story is constructed around the songs of one band or artist- eg: Mamma Mia is constructed around songs by ABBA
what is a concept musical
a musical where the overall message is more important than the story
