Indian Music Key Words Flashcards
1
Q
Tal
A
Rhythmic pattern / drum beat
2
Q
Meend
A
Note bend
3
Q
Improvisation
A
Making up on the spot
4
Q
Rag
A
Indian scale
5
Q
Alap
A
Introduction to the piece
It’s in free time / free tempo and improvised
6
Q
Gat
A
The fixed melody
Where the fixed melody enters
7
Q
Jhalla
A
Fastest section at the end of the piece
8
Q
Bhajan
A
An Indian song which is sung
9
Q
Cycle
A
Repetition of the tal
10
Q
Sam
A
First beat of the tal (which is emphasised)
11
Q
Drone
A
Sustained or repeated note (which continues through the price)
