World Music: Chinese Flashcards
1
Q
What is the commonly used scale in Chinese Music?
A
Pentatonic
2
Q
What is the commonly used rhythm in Chinese Music?
A
(散）San, free rhythm
3
Q
What are some instrumental effects commonly used in Chinese Music? (4)
A
Pitch bending, vibrato, portamento, ornamentation
4
Q
What is the commonly used texture in Chinese Music?
A
Heterophonic
5
Q
Guqin 古琴
A
Guzheng-like plucked 7 string instrument. No bridge, 4 octave range.
6
Q
Dizi 笛子
A
Bamboo flute instrument, often uses harmonics, flying finger trills. Has a blowing hole at the left end and 6 finger holes
7
Q
Erhu 二胡
A
Violin-like bowed 2 stringed instrument
8
Q
Pipa 琵琶
A
Guitar-like plucked string instrument, plucked with plectrums. Often uses tremolos, portamentos and harmonics.
