Rhythms of the World Flashcards
Features of Calypso
- Syncopation
- Dotted Rhythms
- Call and Response
- Homophonic
Instruments in Calypso
- Steel Pans
- Various Percussion (Maracas, Bongos & Cabassa)
- Guitar
- Trumpet
Where does Calypso music come from?
- Trinidad & Tobago in West Indies
Where is Calypso music played?
Commonly played at carnivals
Features of Traditional Samba
- Bateria
- Syncopated
- Polyrhythms
- Ostinato
- Cross Rhythms
Instruments in Traditional Samba
- Surdo
- Caixa
- Cuica
- Agogo
- Ganza
- Tamborim
- Repinique
Where does Traditional Samba music come from?
Rio de Janiero in Brazil
Mix of Portuguese, Spanish, African and Cuban cultures
Where is Traditional Samba played?
For dancing and in Carnivals
Features of Indian Classical Music
- Raga
- Tala
- Drone
- Improvisation
- Pitch Bend
Glissando
Instruments in Indian Classical Music
- Sitar
- Tabla
- Tanpura
- Harmonium
How is Indian Classical Music created?
Music has three parts:
- Melody (Based on the Raga)
- Rhythm (Using the Tala)
- Drone
Features of Traditional Bhangra
- Chaal
- Pitch Bend
- Shout of ‘hoi’
Instruments in Traditional Bhangra
- Dhol
- Sitar
- Bass Guitar
- Drum Machine
How is Traditional Bhangra music created?
It used lots of technology such as sampling and FX like reverb or echo
Where is Traditional Bhangra played?
In clubs and Asian Weddings
Features of African Drumming
- Cross Rhythms
- Polyrhythm
- Master Drummer
- Call & Response
Instruments in African Drumming
- Djembe
- Dundun
- Donno
- Bell
Where is African Drumming played?
Used for communicating and also used both as everyday music and special music for ceremonies
How is African Drumming created?
African Drumming is taught through the aural tradition (not written down)
Features of Greek Folk music
- Rebetika
- Irregular Rhythms
- Ornamentation
- Modal
Instruments in Greek Folk music
- Bouzouki
- Defi
- Acoustic Guitar
- Double Bass
- Accordion
Where is Greek Folk music played?
- Fairs
- Celebrations
- Weddings
How is Greek Folk music created?
Greek music is mainly written for dancing. Much of it has been passed down by word of mouth
Features of Palestinian Folk music
- Monophonic (NO CHORD PART)
- Ornamentation
- Modal
- Melody & Accompaniment texture
Instruments in Palestinian Folk music
- Zither
- Mijwiz
- Doumbek
- Riq
- Oud
Where is Palestinian Folk music played?
At weddings
Features of Israeli Folk music
- Melody & Accompaniment texture
- Ornamentation
- Modal
- Horah (Traditional Folk Dance)
- Melismas (Vocals)
Instruments in Israeli Folk music
- Zither
- Tambourine
- Doumbek
- Oud
- Clarinet, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar
Where is Israeli Folk music played?
At weddings
How is Israeli Folk music created?
- Melody is the most important feature (Based on modes and will use ornaments and syncopated rhythms)
- The accompaniment uses an um-cha pattern
