Bhangra and Indian Classical

• What are the scales in Indian classical music called?

  Ragas
• How do ragas differ from Western music scales?

  They lack semitones between consecutive notes
• What is a popular melody instrument in Indian classical music?

  Sitar
• How many main strings does a sitar typically have?

  Between four and seven
• What are sympathetic strings on a sitar?

  Strings that vibrate freely underneath main strings
• What is the effect of sympathetic strings on a sitar's sound?

  They create a characteristic shimmering sound
• How can guitar players blend notes on a sitar?

  By pulling the strings and sliding fingers
• What is the slow improvised section at the start of an Indian classical piece called?

  Alap
• What happens after the Alap in an Indian classical piece?

  The music starts to speed up
• What is the term for the speeding up section in Indian classical music?

  Jor
• What instrument comes in after the Jor section?

  Tabla
• How are tabla drums played?

  With hands using different finger strokes
• What are the rhythmic patterns played on tabla called?

  Tal
• What is the 16 beat rhythmic cycle in Indian classical music called?

  Tintal
• How many beats are in the Tintal cycle?

  16 beats
• What is played alongside the sitar during the main tune?

  Drone on a tambura
• What elements are present in an Indian classical piece?

  Melody, rhythm pattern, and drone
• What is Bhangra primarily associated with?

  Celebration for the harvest
• In which region did Bhangra originate?

  Punjab
• How is Bhangra different from Indian classical music?

  It has strong rhythms and simple melodies
• What language are the lyrics of Bhangra songs typically in?

  Punjabi
• What is the traditional drum used in Bhangra called?

  Dhol
• How is the Dhol played?

  With sticks on both ends
• What characterizes traditional Bhangra dances?

  They are done in groups and can be acrobatic
• When did modern Bhangra develop?

  In the 1980s in the UK
• What elements does modern Bhangra combine?

  Traditional Bhangra with Western dance music
• What instrument is a one-string guitar in Bhangra called?

  Tumbi
• What are the key features of Indian classical music?

  • Based on ragas
  • No semitones between notes
  • Use of sitar and tabla
  • Emphasis on melody and rhythm
  • Includes improvisation
• What are the characteristics of Bhangra music and dance?

  • Originated in Punjab for harvest celebration
  • Strong rhythms and simple melodies
  • Performed in groups, often acrobatic
  • Modern Bhangra fuses traditional with Western elements