Rag Desh

Question 1

Melody

Answer 1

Based on the rag

Question 2

Articulation

Answer 2

Complex scalic patterns added with tabla

Question 3

Dynamics

Answer 3

Controlled by the number of Instruments

Question 4

Tempo & Time Signature

Answer 4

Alap; Slow
Gat A; medium speed
Gat B; Slightly faster

Question 5

Structure

Answer 5

Live V; Alap, Gat 1, Gat 2
Studio V; Alap, Gat 1, Gat 2
Vocal V;Alap, Bhajan

Question 6

Harmony & Tonality

Answer 6

Tambura Drone Is used

Question 7

Instrumentation

Answer 7

Sitar, Tambura, Tabla

Question 8

Rhythm

Answer 8

Alap; Rhythms are fluid and free due to lack of regular pulse

Question 9

Texture

Answer 9

Tambura & sitar start. Tabla comes in later to begin the Gat section.