Indian Classical music Flashcards
1
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Alap
A
A beginning part of a piece of music. It is highly improvised and unmetred.
2
Q
Bansuri
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A type of flute made from bamboo.
3
Q
Raga
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The indian equivalent to a scale, but there are many variants, each specifying to a different time.
4
Q
Drone
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A certain note or chord being played throughout most of the piece. It is used instead of an accompaniment.
5
Q
Tabla
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A pair of indian hand drums
6
Q
Tala
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The indian equivalent to a time signature, but often with much longer bars.
7
Q
Sitar
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A type of stringed instrument that you pluck.
8
Q
Jhor
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The second section of a piece of music where the Tabla joins in.
