Rag Desh Flashcards
1
Q
context
A
indian
classical
late evening
monsoon season
2
Q
3 layers
A
melodic line - solo instrument
rhythmic pattern - drums
drone - stringed instrument
3
Q
melody
A
based on a rag
4
Q
rhythm
A
based on a tal
1st beat called sam
5
Q
structure - alap
A
introduction
slow
no regular pulse
no percussion
6
Q
structure - gat
A
fixed composition
solo improvisation
clear pulse
percussion
7
Q
structure - jhalla
A
final section
fast
virtuosic
decorative
