Year 9
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore the roots of contemporary bhangra and understand how the dhol is played. We will then play the famous chaal rhythm, heard in many bhangra songs.
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7 Questions
Q1.
What is the other name for North Indian classical music?
Carnatic
Raga
Q2.
What is an oral tradition?
When you learn music from a score.
When you learn music from videos.
Q3.
What instrument is this?
Sitar
Tabla
Q4.
What instrument is this?
Bansuri
Tabla
Q5.
What instrument is this?
Bansuri
Sitar
Q6.
The image below shows the notes of the Rag Desh. Which pitches are heard in the drone?
Notes ni and sa
Notes sa and ga
Others
Q7.
Each rag represents a specific time and emotion. Which emotions are evoked when playing and listening to Rag Desh?
Inspiration and courage.
Others
To work hard.
7 Questions
Q1.
Where does the dhol originate from?
Dehli
Karnataka
Kerala
Q2.
What material is the treble side of the dhol made from?
Glass
Lycra
Metal
Q3.
What material is the bass side of the dhol made of?
Cow
Crocodile
Goat
Others
Q4.
What are the names of the two sticks used to play the dhol?
Beater and bass
Rod and mallet
Wire and brush
Q5.
What are the Indian names for the notes of the dhol?
G, F and C
Se, Re and Pa
So, Re and Me
Q6.
What is the chaal rhythm?
A common rhythm in afrobeat music played on the congas.
A common rhythm in rock music played on a classic kit.
A common rhythm in tango music played on maracas.
Q7.
Which electronic instrument is regularly used to create the fusion genre of bhangra music?
Guitar
Microphone
Sitar