Flashcards
Bhangra
Cards in this deck (12)
- 1What dance movements are used in Bhangra?1. In a group
2. Often in a circle
3. Energetic
4. Acrobatic stunts
5. "Picking apples" - 2What venue is typical of Bhangra?Indian Wedding or a Night club
- 3Where does Bhangra originate?The Punjab region
- 4What metre is used in Bhangra?4/4
- 5What rhythm is played on the drums?Chaal
- 6What drums are used to play the Chaal rhythm?Dhol drums
- 7What is the tempo in Bhangra like?Fast (140-180 bpm)
- 8What is the the range of the melody usually like in Bhangra?Small
- 9What is typical of a Bhangra melody?1. Notes go down at the end of a phrase
2. Ornamentation
3.Written in Punjabi - 10What instruments are used in Bhangra?Dhol drum, sitar and music technology
- 11What structure is typically used in Bhangra?Verse - chorus (Instrumental introduction)
- 12What is an example of a Bhangra composer?Sukshinder Shinda
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- GCSE Music (Area of Study 3) Flashcards on Bhangra, created by Grace Isaac on 19/04/2016.
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