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Rhythms of the World - Self Quiz
Rhythms of the World - Self Quiz
How many of these questions can you answer on your own? Click on the question to reveal the correct answer. Visit the Rhythms of the World page if you need to do further revision.
What is a Raga and which style of music uses them?
What is a Raga and which style of music uses them?
A Raga is the melodic (melody) layer in Indian Classical Music
What is a microtone?
What is a microtone?
A small interval between notes. A microtone is smaller than a semi tone - it is difficult to replicate this on Western instruments.
TOP TIP: Moving up or down a tone means moving up or down two notes on a piano (two frets on a guitar). Moving up or down a semi-tone means moving up or down one note on the piano (or one fret on a guitar).
What is a tala and which style of music uses them?
What is a tala and which style of music uses them?
The rhythmic pattern used in Indian Classical Music.
Name the main three instruments used in Indian Classical music and the parts they play.
Name the main three instruments used in Indian Classical music and the parts they play.
Sitar - The Raga (melodic layer).
Tampura - The Drone (the accompaniment).
Tabla - The Tala (the rhythmic pattern)
TOP TIP: Sometimes the sitar is either accompanied by or replaced by a wind instrument. If this is the case in your exam, remember the Bansuri. This is a simple wooded flute used in Indian Classical Music.
Why can two performances of the same raga sound different?
Why can two performances of the same raga sound different?
Because the raga is heavily improvised.
TOP TIP: improvisation is an important feature of Indian Classical Music
Name a suitable artist for Indian Classical Music
Name a suitable artist for Indian Classical Music
Ravi Shankar
What is an aural tradition and which style of music uses this?
What is an aural tradition and which style of music uses this?
An aural tradition is when a style of music is learnt by ear. Music is passed down from one generation to the next. Music is learnt by ear rather than writing the music down using a form of notation.
This is common for all the music we have looked at for Rhythms of the World - they are all aural traditions.
What is the name of the rhythm used in Bhangra music?
What is the name of the rhythm used in Bhangra music?
The Chaal rhythm
What is the name of the traditional drum used on Bhangra music?
What is the name of the traditional drum used on Bhangra music?
The Dhol drum. This is used to perform the Chaal rhythm.
What is a fusion and which style of music from Rhythms of the World can be considered a fusion?
What is a fusion and which style of music from Rhythms of the World can be considered a fusion?
A fusion is when different styles/genres of music come together tp create something new. Modern Bhangra is a fusion of traditional Bhangra and Western pop and dance music.
How is music technology used in modern Bhangra?
How is music technology used in modern Bhangra?
Electronic drum beats (drum machine)
Sampling
Synthesizer
Multitracking
Name a suitable artist for Bhangra music
Name a suitable artist for Bhangra music
Punjabi MC
Name the traditional drum used in Greek music.
Name the traditional drum used in Greek music.
Doumbek
What is the name of the guitar like instrument used in Greek music?
What is the name of the guitar like instrument used in Greek music?
Bouzouki
The main harmony in Greek music is usually harmonised in ________________.
The main harmony in Greek music is usually harmonised in ________________.
Thirds (3rds)
What type of time signature is usually used in Greek music?
What type of time signature is usually used in Greek music?
Irregular time signatures.
Common examples are - 5/8 7/8
Name a vocal technique used in Greek music.
Name a vocal technique used in Greek music.
Melisma
TOP TIP: Greek music will use other vocal techniques, but melisma is very common in Greek music.
Name the instruments used in Palestinian music.
Name the instruments used in Palestinian music.
Doumbek
Oud
Name the instruments used in Israeli music.
Name the instruments used in Israeli music.
Clarinet
Accordian
Violin
Drum kit
Bass guitar
Guitar (electric, acoustic or both)
Synthesizer (sometimes)
Israeli music is often syncopated. What does this mean?
Israeli music is often syncopated. What does this mean?
Playing off the beat.
TOP TIP: The chords in Israeli music and Calypso are often played off beat. E.g. they are played on the + beat - 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
What is the talking drum used for in African Drumming?
What is the talking drum used for in African Drumming?
The master drummer uses it to perform a complex (virtuosic) rhythm. They will also use it to give signals to the rest of the ensemble.
What is the correct musical term used to describe the different rhythms used in African drumming?
What is the correct musical term used to describe the different rhythms used in African drumming?
Polyrhythm
TOP TIP: a polyrhtyhm is created when multiple different rhythms are performed at the same time.
Name three instruments used in African drumming.
Name three instruments used in African drumming.
Djembe
Dunun
Agogo bell
Talking drum
Describe the master drummers job.
Describe the master drummers job.
The master drummer leads they ensemble. They will decide the structure of the performance and lead call and response sections.
Where does Calypso music come from?
Where does Calypso music come from?
Trinidad and Tobago
TOP TIP: if this style of music comes up in your exam and you are asked where it comes from, you will usually get a mark for putting one of the following answers...
Trinidad
Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
The Caribbean
Identify instruments commonly used in a 'regular' Calypso song
Identify instruments commonly used in a 'regular' Calypso song
Drum kit
Bass guitar
Guitar
Percussion instruments
Brass instruments (sometimes)
Vocals
Identify the main instrument used in a Steel Band
Identify the main instrument used in a Steel Band
Steel Pans
Where does Samba music come from?
Where does Samba music come from?
Brazil
Name three instruments used in Samba music.
Name three instruments used in Samba music.
Surdo
Repinique
Caixa (snare drum)
Agogo bell
Tamborim
What is call and response and how is this used in Samba music?
What is call and response and how is this used in Samba music?
When a performer (usually the leader) plays a rhythm and the rest of the ensemble respond by either repeating the rhythm or playing a different rhythm.
Samba music uses call and response to break up the performance. It can also be used at the start of a performance, almost like an introduction.
We often hear a whistle being used in Samba music. What purpose does the whistle serve?
We often hear a whistle being used in Samba music. What purpose does the whistle serve?
The whistle is used by the lead drummer. They use it to give signals to the rest of the ensemble.
TOP TIP: they use a whistle becasue the sound cuts thorugh and is easy to hear.
What is the correct musical term used to describe the different rhythms used in Samba music?
What is the correct musical term used to describe the different rhythms used in Samba music?
Polyrhythm
TOP TIP: a polyrhtyhm is created when multiple different rhythms are performed at the same time.
What other (non percusion) instruments might we hear in Samba music?
What other (non percusion) instruments might we hear in Samba music?
Vocals
Brass instruments
Bass guitar
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