Classical Indian Flashcards
1
Q
What is a raga?
A
The raga forms the melody. It is a set of pitches.
2
Q
What is a tala
A
A rhythmic cycle made up of a series of beats that are repeated. Most similar to the rhythm from western music.
3
Q
What is a drone?
A
A drone is a repeated note of a set of notes played throughout the piece. This forms a static harmony.
4
Q
What are some instruments from the classical Indian style?
A
The tala, sitar and the tabla
