MUSIC IN SOCIETY - FINAL PREP

Fake Books (Film and Video Game Music)

the simplest version of sheet music available. It is a collection of songs written with only the melody, lyrics and chord changes over the appropriate beats.

Cue Sheet (Film and Video Game Music)

document that details all music used in a film, or production

Leimotif (Film and Video Game Music)

a recurring musical phrase or theme that represents a specific character, idea, place, or emotion in a piece of music

beeper speaker (Film and Video Game Music)

a piezoelectric speaker, also known as a piezo buzzer or simply a "piezo," which produces sound by using the piezoelectric effect

square wave (Film and Video Game Music)

a type of sound generated by a square wave, a waveform characterized by sharp transitions between two constant voltage levels

sawtooth wave (Film and Video Game Music)

type of sound generated by sawtooth wave It's characterized by a sharp, rising edge followed by a rapid return, giving it a buzzy or harsh sound. 

difference between film score nd movie soundtrack (Film and Video Game Music)

Scores are usually created by one or more composers, while soundtracks typically feature songs by different bands, artists, or musicians. Soundtracks typically feature vocal music, whereas film scores traditionally consist of instrumental music written by a composer and performed by an orchestra or group of musicians.

Talking drums are primarily associated with (World Music – Africa)

Yoruba people of Nigeria, the music of the Akan people of Ghana, and the mbira music of the Shona people of Zimbabwe.

talking drum (World Music – Africa)

an hourglass-shaped pressure drum so-named because it can imitate spoken language's intonations and rhythms.

isaaju (World Music – Africa)

a Yoruba talking drum, specifically a dùndún drum

Atele (World Music – Africa)

low pitched drum in dun dun ensamble

Gudugudu (World Music – Africa)

a traditional Nigerian drum, primarily used by the Yoruba people, and serves as a time-keeping instrument within the dundun drum ensemble

Mbira Davidzimu (World Music – Africa)

a traditional Zimbabwean instrument, often called a "thumb piano," that has been played by the Shona people for centuries

cultural signifigance of dundun drum (World Music – Africa)

a tool used for communication, storytelling, and ritual within Yoruba society.

Explain the mbira, how it works, and its cultural significance (World Music – Africa)

“Thumb Piano” like instrument.Religious importance in Shona culture of Zimbabwe. Used for contact with spirit world.

Gugak instruments (World Music - Korea)

musical instruments used in traditional Korean music, also known as national musi

Chungmori (World Music - Korea)

a group of highly respected and talented actors, primarily known for their work in films, often considered the "top actors" in Korea

Gayageum (World Music - Korea)

a traditional Korean musical instrument, specifically a 12-string zither, known for its bright and clear sound

Daegeum (World Music - Korea)

a large, traditional Korean transverse bamboo flute

Danso (World Music - Korea)

a traditional Korean vertical bamboo flute

Janggu (World Music - Korea)

a traditional Korean percussion instrument, specifically a two-headed, hourglass-shaped drum

Pyeongjo (World Music - Korea)

a fundamental musical mode or scale, often used in Korean folk music and pansori, a form of Korean musical storytelling

Gyemyonjo (World Music - Korea)

one of the three principal melodic modes (or jo) used in p'ansori, a Korean narrative song genre

Tempo of traditional Korean music and how it differs from Western music. (World Music - Korea)

Korean tempo mimics breath, while western mimics heartbeat

Explain Pansori music, how it works, and its cultural significance (World Music - Korea)

a Korean traditional form of musical storytelling, a narrative song preformed by a singer and accompanied by a drummer (gosh)

Hindustani classical music is primarily found in? (World Music – South Asia)

North India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan

where is Bollywood music from? (World Music – South Asia)

India

Raag (World Music – South Asia)

a melodic framework or musical mode that serves as the foundation for improvisation and composition

tala (World Music - South Asia)

the rhythmic cycle or time signature, organizing music in a series of beats

Tanpour (World Music - South Asia)

a long-necked, plucked, four-stringed instrument originating in the Indian subcontinent, found in various forms in Indian music.

Tablas (World Music - South Asia)

a pair of hand drums from the Indian subcontinent,

Harmonium (World Music - South Asia)

a hand-pumped reed organ that serves as a common accompaniment instrument

Sarangi (World Music - South Asia)

a bowed stringed instrument with a skin-covered resonator.

Sitar (World Music - South Asia)

a plucked stringed instrument, originating from the Indian subcontinent

Aroha (World Music - South Asia)

the ascending scale or sequence of notes within a raga

Avaroha (World Music - South Asia)

the descending scale of a raga

Jaati (World Music - South Asia)

Tonal classification of a Raga (or Raag) based on the number of notes used in its ascending (aroh) and defending (avroh) movements.

Audav (World Music - South Asia)

a Raag melody that only has 5 notes in its ascending and descending scales.

Shaadav (World Music - South Asia)

a scale containing 6 of the 7 notes contained in an Indian scale

Sampoorn (World Music - South Asia)

a scale containing all 7 of the notes in the Indian scale

Chalan (World Music - South Asia)

the distinct melodic framework or pattern that defines a specific raga (musical mode) in Hindustani music

Alap (World Music - South Asia)

improvised, unmetered prelude that introduces and explored the characteristics of a raga. (1st. section of raga)

Vistar (World Music - South Asia)

the detailed and expansive elaboration of a raga, often involving improvisation and the development of melodic ideas

Jod (World Music - South Asia)

The section that follows alap, introducing a simple pulse and rhythmic articulation. It's faster than the alap but still lacks a fixed rhythmic cycle (tala). (2nd section of raga)

Tann (World Music - South Asia)

a fast, virtuosic vocal phrase, often used to embellish a raga performance (3rd section of raga)

Masala Films (World Music - South Asia)

Popular genre of Indian cinema that blends multiple genres and are often known for melodramatic storytelling.

Explain to a non-listener of Khayal music how a Raag performance works

A raga is a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music akin to a melodic mode.

(1st Alap, 2nd Jod, 3rd Tann)

Cumbia instruments (World Music - Latin America)

Cana de Millo, Alegre, Llamador, Bombo, Guache

Son Cubano instruments (World Music - Latin America)

Guitar, Trumpet, Upright Bass, Tres, Maracas, Bongos, Congas, Clave

Bomba instruments (World Music - Latin America)

Subidor, Buleador

Merengue instruments (World Music - Latin America)

Accordion, Tambora, Guira

Samba/Bossa Nova instruments (World Music - Latin America)

Guitar, Bass, Cavaquinho, Baterias, Surdo, Agogo, Pandeiro, Ganza

Mariachi instruments (World Music - Latin America)

Guitar, Trumpet, Violin, Guitarron, Vihuela

Explain Latin American music and the blending of cultures (World Music - Latin America)

Latin music is as diverse as the cultures that make up Latin America, blending influences from Indigenous, African, and European traditions to create a rich tapestry of sound.