Bangra Flashcards
1
Q
What language do the singers sing in in Bhangra music?
A
Punjabi
2
Q
What is the small violin instrument used in Bhangra music called?
A
The sarangi
3
Q
What are the three drums in Bhangra music called?
A
Dhol, dholak and dhadd
4
Q
What string instrument sometimes plays harmonies and sometimes plays melodies in Bhangra music?
A
The sitar
5
Q
Which instrument plays the drone in Bhangra music?
A
The tanpura
6
Q
When is Bhangra music played?
A
Celebrations and festivals such as weddings.
7
Q
What is the rhythmic motif that Bhangra music is normally formed around called?
A
The chaal
8
Q
What is the name of the very small string instrument in Bhangra music?
A
The tumbi
9
Q
What is the time signature of most Bhangra music?
A
4
4
10
Q
What is the structure of Bhangra music?
A
Verse and chorus
