performing forces and handling Flashcards
1
Q
sarangi
A
the principal bowed instrument
2
Q
tampura
A
simple function in Rag Bhairav is that of a drone
3
Q
timbre of tampura
A
resonant buzzing tone quality, rich in overtones
4
Q
tabla
A
a pair of drums
enters line 19
5
Q
timbre of tabla
A
can create a wide range of timbres by varying hand strokes
6
Q
tabla in the performance
A
never ventures into the levels of virtuosity of the other parts
maintains a steady rhythmic accompaniment
7
Q
the melody is
A
largely improvised
