How has travel created new fusion bands?
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- In this lesson, we will look at why Afro Celt Sound System are a famous fusion band and how they formed. We will explore the song "Release" and learn how to perform three different layers of the song.
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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
6 Questions
Q1.
Name two West African drums
Snare and bass drum
Tabla and bongos
Q2.
Where did this instrument originate?
England
Wales
Q3.
Name this set of pitches
Bb minor
C harmonic minor
Q4.
What is a drone?
A chord played as an arpeggio throughout the song.
A chord played in a staccato rhythm.
Q5.
What style of fusion is "Release" by Afro Celt Sound System?
American jazz and West African traditions.
Reggae and dubstep.
Q6.
How did travel help Afro Celt Sound System form?
Simon Emmerson liked to fly.
Travel brings people from different cultures together.