Punjabi Bhangra Flashcards

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What is a Dhol?

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A drum that has two end, and is hit with a stick

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What kind of voice is used in Punjabi Bhangra?

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Usually male tenor

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What is a Tumbi?

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A one stringed instruments that plays riffs with voice

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Give some musical features of Punjabi Bhangra

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  • Drum pattern called a Chaal
  • Melodies usually use microtonal intervals
  • Melodies move by step
  • Use of melisma
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All Instruments

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  • Dohl
  • Voice
  • Tumbi
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