Rag Bhairav

Question 1

which notes of the rag are given particular emphasis?

Answer 1

the sa & pa / dha & re

Question 2

Describe the sarangi

Answer 2

a bowed instrument playing the melody, has 3 strings and 35 sympathetic strings

Question 3

Describe the tampura

Answer 3

long necked, fretless, lute like instrument with 4-5 strings, tuned to the notes of the rag and is plucked throughout

Question 4

describe the tabla

Answer 4

hand drums called Dayan and Bayan, plated with the heel of the hand - uses improv in this piece but maintains rhythmic accompaniment

Question 5

What is the name for the scale-like figures seen as lines 14-15

Answer 5

tans

Question 6

Which lines make up the alap

Answer 6

1-13

Question 7

describe the alap section

Answer 7

slow and meditative, free time sarangi, particular emphasis on notes and increase in range as section progresses

Question 8

at which lines does the brief jhor take place

Answer 8

14-18

Question 9

Where does the jhala begin?

Answer 9

19

Question 10

describe the jhala

Answer 10

sarangi improvises around the rag in a more rhythmic way, tabla repeats the tale (rhythmic cycle), increase in speed and virtuosity.

Question 11

Predominant texture?

Answer 11

monophonic

Question 12

important notes of the rag

Answer 12

vadi and samvadi

Question 13

what is the name for a short melodic phrase marking a new phase of improv? give an example

Answer 13

the mukhra, e.g. line 3 signals the entry to a higher register

Question 14

what are the pitchbends responsible for microtonal inflections called?

Answer 14

meend

Question 15

Where is there double stopping?

Answer 15

line 1