Bhangra
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- Created on: 28-08-16 15:02
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- Bhangra
- Rhythm, Metre and Tempo
- 4/4 Time Signature
- Each crotchet beat is divided into three (e.g triplet quavers)
- Most important rhythm is the chaal
- Fast tempo (140-180 bpm)
- Melody
- Small range of notes.
- Vocal melodies often fall at the end of a phrase.
- Ornamented
- Microtonal intervals
- Lyrics are sang in Punjabi
- Structure
- Verse-and-chorus
- Instrumental introduction
- Instru-mentation
- Dhol - double headed drum
- Sarangi - a bowed string instrument
- Tumbi - plucked string instrument with only one string
- Sitar - a plucked string instrument with a very long neck.
- Modern Bhangra has instrument used in western pop music : guitar, electronic keyboard, synthesiser and drum machine.
- Key Features
- Date of origin (traditional) : hundreds of years ago.
- Date of origin (modern) : 1980s
- Place of origin (tradition) : Punjabi region
- Place of origin (modern) : UK
- Famous performers : Alaap, Malkit Singh and Punjabi MC
- Dance Steps (traditional) : In groups often in a circle. Moves copied farmers' actions. Energetic steps acrobatic stunts in all male dances.
- Dance Steps (modern) : Improvised individually in nightclubs.
- Rhythm, Metre and Tempo
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