Rhythms of the world

Question 1

Where does samba music originate from?

Answer 1

Brazil

Question 2

Name 3 key features of Samba music (any from list)

Answer 2

• syncopation
• repetition
• call and response
• polyrhythm
• fast pace

Question 3

Name 3 instruments of samba music (any on list)

Answer 3

• caixa (drum with spring which vibrates underneath)
• repinique (smaller, higher pitched drum)
• surdo (large drum)
• Apogos (bells)
• tamborim
• Chocalhos (shakers

Question 4

What is a samba school?

Answer 4

A large band

Question 5

What does the leader use to indicate a change of section?

Answer 5

whistle or hand signals

Question 6

What else does the leader of the samba school indicate?

Answer 6

start/end and texture

Question 7

What is the Son Clave?

Answer 7

rhythmic cycle consisting of 3 augmented strikes followed by 2 faster ones

Question 8

Raga

Answer 8

Scale in Indian classical music using micro-tones (there are hundreds)

Question 9

Tala

Answer 9

pattern of beats which set the rhythm in Indian classical music (there are hundreds)

Question 10

Name a string instrument in Indian classical music and their part in the music (any from list)

Answer 10

• sitar (melody)
• tambura (drone)
• sarod, a smaller sitar
• harmonium, air-powered keyboard

Question 11

Name a wind instruments in Indian classical music

Answer 11

• Bansuri (wooden flute)

Question 12

Name a percussion instrument in Indian classical music

Answer 12

• tabla (pair of drums)

Question 13

Name 3 features of Indian classical music (any from list)

Answer 13

• syncopation
• improvisation
• cross rhythms
• question and answer

Question 14

What is the order of the structure in Indian classical music?

Answer 14

1) Alap
2) Jhor
3) Jhala
4) Gat (instruments only) or Bandish

Question 15

What happens in ‘Alap’ - Indian classical music

Answer 15

• no beat
• no pulse
• improvised
• only sitar and

Question 16

What happens of ‘Jhor’ - Indian classical music

Answer 16

• Speeds up a bit

- the beat is introduced

Question 17

What happens in ‘Jhala’ - Indian classical music

Answer 17

A lot faster

Question 18

What happens in ‘Gat or Bandish’ - Indian classical

Answer 18

• tabla is introduced

- pre-composed

Question 19

What is a bar of music in Indian Classical music?

Answer 19

Vibhag - can have a different number of beats in a bar

Question 20

What is the first beat of a tala called

Answer 20

the sam

Question 21

what are syllables called in Indian classical music?

Answer 21

Bols