The Music Of The Indian Subcontinent - Traditional Punjabi Bhangra Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Chaal?
A
The Characteristic Traditional Bhangra Rhythm Pattern.
2
Q
What is the Dhol?
A
A Double-Headed Drum Struck at Each End with Beaters.
3
Q
Accented Notes Occur on Which Notes?
A
1, 6 and 7.
4
Q
Voices in Punjabi Bhangra?
A
Usually Male and a Solo Voice with Backing Chorus, Often Using Call-And-Response.
5
Q
Sometimes, Backing Singers will Shout “____!”
A
Hoi.
6
Q
What is Harmonium?
A
A Small Reed-Organ Used to Play Melodic Ideas.
7
Q
Which Electric Instruments are Used?
A
- Drum Machine.
- Synthesiser.
- Bass Guitar.
8
Q
Effects Used?
A
- Looping.
- Reverb.
- Echo.
- Sampling.
