Rag Desh Flashcards
0
Q
What are the 3 layers of Indian classical music?
A
- A melodic line played on a solo instrument 2. A rhythmic pattern played on the drums 3. A drone played on a stringed instrument
1
Q
What form of music is Indian classical music?
A
Improvised
2
Q
What is a rag?
A
A pattern of notes. Different tags are associated with certain times of the day and year.
3
Q
Describe the rag Desh
A
The pattern on the way up is different to the way down. This rag is associated with the late evening and the monsoon season.
4
Q
What is a tal?
A
A cycle of beats that’s repeated and improvised during a performance.
5
Q
What is a sam?
A
The first beat in a tal which is often stressed by musicians.
6
Q
How does the rag progress in tempo?
A
Slow to fast
7
Q
What 3 parts are generally heard in a rag?
A
Alap, gat and jhalla
8
Q
Describe 3 features in the Alap
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- A slow introductory section 2. The notes and mood of the rag are introduced against a drone 3. There is no regular pulse and no percussion
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Describe 3 features in a Gat
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- A fixed composition that is improvised on by the solo instrument 2. The percussion enters 3. A clear pulse is introduced
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Describe 2 features in the Jhalla
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- A fast final section 2. Music becomes more virtuosic and decorative
