To understand how rhythmic cycles feature in Indian classical music
To understand how rhythmic cycles feature in Indian classical music
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- In this lesson, we will begin with a traditional Indian lullaby, followed by learning the key features of Indian classical music, and how to clap the Tala cycles. Following this, we will compose a Tala cycle.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is the purpose of the signal in West African drumming?
To show ensemble players when to pick their drums up
To show the audience when to clap
Q2.
What is an ostinato?
A typical West African drum
A West African dance
Q3.
What is the role of the Master Drummer?
To collect all of the instruments at the end of a performance
To follow instructions the leader
Q4.
What is a cross-rhythm?
a repeated pattern or phrase
when you dance and drum at the same time
Q5.
What is the West African drum called that we have been focussing on?
Dhol
Timpani
5 Questions
Q1.
How do we say '1, 2, 3' in Hindi?
Un Deux Trois
Uno Dos Tres
Q2.
Which of these instruments is traditionally used in Indian classical music?
Agogo
Djembe
Q3.
Which of these defines Tala?
A pair of side-by-side drums traditionally used in Indian music
A stringed instrument
Q4.
How many beats are there in a Tin Tal cycle?
10
12
Q5.
Which two actions are traditionally associated with performing the beat pattern of Tala?
Clap and nod
Wave and nod