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Punjabi Bhangra
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What instrument produces the basic rhythms of Bhangra?
DHOL
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What two sounds does the DHOL produce?
HIGH
and
LOW
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What rhythmic techniques can be created by combining rhythms from the DHOL's drum heads?
POLYRHYTHMS
,
CROSS-RHYTHMS
,
SYNCOPATION
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What is the CHAAL rhythm's time signature?
4/4
metre
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How many notes are in the repeated pattern of the CHAAL rhythm?
8-note
pattern
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How is the CHAAL rhythm typically played?
It is 'swung' with a
TRIPLET
-feel
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What vocal shout is often added to the CHAAL rhythm?
'Hoi'
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On which beats are the vocal shouts of 'Hoi' typically added?
Second
and
fourth
beats
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Which instruments add decorative rhythms to Bhangra music?
DHOLAK
and/or
TABLA
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What does the TUMBI often play in Bhangra music?
Repeated
RIFFS
or
OSTINATOS
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What type of vocalists are prominent in Bhangra singing?
HIGH-PITCH
MALE VOCALISTS
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What is the typical range of notes used in Bhangra melodies?
SMALL RANGE OF NOTES
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What do backing singers often shout during Bhangra songs?
'Hoi'
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How do lead vocalists typically sing phrases in Bhangra?
They sing SHORT PHRASES in
Punjabi
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What vocal technique is commonly used by Bhangra singers?
BENDING NOTES
and
MICROTONAL INTERVALS
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What interval is frequently used in Bhangra vocal melodies?
MINOR THIRD
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How does the pitch of the vocal melody typically change at the end of a phrase?
It
falls
in
pitch
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What is the typical harmony structure in Bhangra music?
Simple, based on one or two REPEATED
CHORDS
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What texture characterizes Bhangra music?
HOMOPHONIC
(
MELODY
AND
ACCOMPANIMENT
)
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What is the typical tempo range for Bhangra music?
140-195
bpm
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How would you describe the dynamics of Bhangra music?
Consistently
LOUD
with dramatic expression
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On which beat are strong accents typically placed in Bhangra music?
1st
beat of the
bar
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What is the form and structure of Bhangra music similar to?
Similar to
Western Popular Music
Follows
POPULAR SONG FORM
Includes
VERSES
and a repeated
CHORUS
Often has an introduction and instrumental sections
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What does the term Bhangra originally refer to?
A type of
Punjabi
dancing
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When did Bhangra originally take place?
Around
harvest time
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Where else did Bhangra become popular besides harvest time?
Weddings
and New Year parties
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What modern context is Bhangra now associated with?
Soundtrack of
BOLLYWOOD
cinema
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What did working farmers do to the sound of the DHOL?
They sang songs
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What type of dance accompanied the rhythm sung by farmers?
Male synchronised dance
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How has modern technology impacted traditional Bhangra music?
Incorporates
REMIXES
,
SAMPLING
,
DJ
effects
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What has Bhangra evolved into with modern technology?
CLUB DANCE GENRE
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What are some typical instruments used in Bhangra music?
DHOL
,
DHOLAK
,
TABLA
,
TUMBI
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What is the role of MALE SINGERS in Bhangra music?
They
provide
vocal
melodies
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What are the typical timbres and sonorities in Bhangra music?
DHOL
DHOLAK
TABLA
TUMBI
SARANGI
ALGHOZA
MALE SINGERS
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