Music Of India & Israel Flashcards
A classical music tradition of North India, characterized by improvisation & rhythmic cycles.
Hindustani Music
A melodic framework in Indian classical music, defining a specific set of notes & their characteristic movements.
Raga
A classical music of South India, emphasizing melodic structures & complex rhythms.
Carnatic Music
A rhythmic cycle in Indian classical music, defining the duration & arrangement of beats.
Tala
A fretless lute with a resonating gourd, known for its warm, expressive sound.
Sarod
A long-necked lute with a resonating gourd, known for its rich, melodic sound.
Sitar
A bowed string instrument with a high-pitched, nasal tune, used for both solo & ensemble performances.
Sarangi
A pair of hand drums, the larger, “daya” and the smaller “baya”, used for intricate rhythmic patterns.
Tabla
A double-reed woodwind instrument, known for its powerful, piercing sound, often used in ceremonies and processions.
Shehnai
A long-necked, plucked string instrument, providing a drone to accompany other instruments & vocals.
Tambura
A musical genre that emerged in Israel in the mid-20th century. It reflects the diverse musical traditions of the Mizrahi Jews who immigrated to Israel from Arab countries.
Mizrahi Music
A musical tradition originating from Jewish communities of the Iberian Peninsula ( Spain & Portugal ) who were expelled in the 15th century.
Sephardic Music
A pear-shaped, short-necked lute with a gourd resonating body, It is characterized by its warm, expressive sound and is commonly used in solo & ensemble performances.
Oud
A goblet-shaped drum played with the hands, creating a deep, resonant sound. Three kinds of sounds are produced by the _______. (1) the “duom” or the bass, (2) the “tek” or the higher pitch, and (3) the “pa” or the closed sound.
Darbuka
Is a popular six beat Tala in Hindustani Music. Is characterized by it’s two equal divisions of 3 beats, creating a distant rhythmic feel.
Dadra
This kind of Tala has 12 beats.
Chautala
This kind of Tala has 16 beats.
Tintala
This type of Tala has 12 beats.
Ektala
This kind of Tala has 14 beats.
Jhumratala
This kind of Tala has 8 beats.
Keherwatala
This kind of Tala has 6 beats.
Dadratala
