Bhangra 0.0 / 5 ? MusicIndian and African MusicGCSEOCR Created by: mattoram271Created on: 22-05-18 17:25 Where does Bhangra originate from? Bhangra music started in the Punjab region of India (now split between India and Pakistan) 1 of 9 What was Bhangra originally? A type of Punjabi dancing, accompanied by music (Bhangra can refer to the dance and the music) 2 of 9 What is the Chaal? Fundamental Bhangra rhythm, 4/4 (140-195 bpm) 3 of 9 What is the Chaal played on? The Dhol, a double headed drum played with sticks 4 of 9 how can the Dhol be played? ‘dha’ = both ends of dhol are played. ‘na’ = higher drum head is hit. 5 of 9 How is an authentic Bhangra sound achieved? Shouting 'Hoi' on beats 2 and 4 6 of 9 What is the Tumbi? A single-stringed instrument used to play repeated riffs, often to the Chaal rhythm. 7 of 9 What is modern Bhangra a fusion of? Western pop and traditional Bhangra 8 of 9 What instruments are used in modern Bhangra? Synthesisers, guitars, drum machines and samples (often take form Bollywood film soundtracks). 9 of 9
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