Rag Desh - Anoushka Shankar. By Henry Bateman.

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The first section in a piece of Indian classical music. The soloist explores the notes of the rag.
Alap.
1 of 11
A long-necked stringed instrument with moveable frets.
Sitar.
2 of 11
The notes used in the melody of a piece of Indian classical music.
Rag.
3 of 11
Fixed composition with improvistion, where the percussion enters.
Gat.
4 of 11
A pair of drums, placed in front of the player on the floor.
Tabla.
5 of 11
A cycle consisting of 10 betas.
Jhaptaltala.
6 of 11
Used to signal the end of an improvistation. It is where a phrase is repeated three times, but across the beat, before finishing on SAM.
Tihiai.
7 of 11
An improvisation in triplets.
Chand.
8 of 11
The most common tal/tala.
Teental.
9 of 11
Repetitive or sustanied note(s), in the accompaniment.
Drone.
10 of 11
Can be the 3rd section of a raga, where the climax occurs.
Jhalla.
11 of 11

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A long-necked stringed instrument with moveable frets.

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Sitar.

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The notes used in the melody of a piece of Indian classical music.

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Card 4

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Fixed composition with improvistion, where the percussion enters.

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Card 5

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A pair of drums, placed in front of the player on the floor.

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