Burn tempo, metre, rhythm

Question 1

what is the tempo and what is it typical of

Answer 1

80 crotchets per min, typical of r&b

contant quadruple metre

Question 2

what does the r and b intro create

Answer 2

relaxed atmosphere

Question 3

what indian features are there in the introduction

Answer 3

sitar has free style rhythm, involving crotchet and quaver triplets, dotted rhythm and syncopations typical of indian alap

Question 4

what is the alap followed by

Answer 4

more indian style strict rhythm involving percussion which is similar to jhala

Question 5

features of the vocal line

Answer 5

tighter more regular rhythmic pattern similar to R&B

Question 6

what sets up a rhythmic drive characteristic of western music

Answer 6

electronic drums and manjira

Question 7

how is syncopation and long chords used

Answer 7

used in the strings to create mystical feel

Question 8

use of syncopation in vocal line counterpointed by what

Answer 8

counterpointed by semi quaver lead synth lines in the chorus creating polyrhythm contributing to growing excitement

Question 9

what is used in the sarangi line

Answer 9

syncopation
lombardic rhythms to make it complex
classical indian music
forward motion