Rag Desh 2: Bhajan (song) Flashcards
1
Q
What instruments are in version 2?
A
(Voice) Sarangi Sarod Tabla Cymbals Pakhawaj (drum)
2
Q
What is the structure?
A
Alap
Bhajan
Solo on sarod
Solo on sarangi
3
Q
What happens in the Alap? How long does it last?
A
0:00-0:50
Slow introduction
No sense of pulse
Sarangi then singer improvise a melody based on the rag
4
Q
What happens in the bhajan? How long does it last?
A
Fixed composition
Song I’m verses
0:55-9:27
5
Q
What does bhajan mean?
A
Hindu devotional song
6
Q
What instruments have a solo between 1:10-1:22?
A
Sarod then sarangi
7
Q
What tala is used? How many beats?
A
Keherwa-tal
8 beats
8
Q
What instrument plays the Sam?
A
Cymbals
