Bhangra Music

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What features are there of TRADITIONAL Bhangra?

  • used to celebrate things like harvest

  • light-hearted rhythms

  • syncopation - chaal rhythm

  • always played live

  • complex rhythms

  • simple melodies

  • accompanied by singing

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When did TRADITIONAL bhangra start?

In the 14th century

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When did modern bhangra start?

in 1970s 80s

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<p>what is the chaal rhythm?</p>

what is the chaal rhythm?

A rhythm commonly played by the Dhol drum

<p>A rhythm commonly played by the Dhol drum</p>
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<p>What is the ‘Dha’ part of the chaal rhythm?</p>

What is the ‘Dha’ part of the chaal rhythm?

Dha = bass + treble sides

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<p>What is the ‘Na’ part of the chaal rhythm?</p>

What is the ‘Na’ part of the chaal rhythm?

Na = treble side only

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<p>What is the dhol?</p>

What is the dhol?

A two-headed drum played with two sticks

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What features are there in modern bhangra?

  • Western instruments: synthesisers, sampling, guitars, drumkits

  • includes hip hop, reggae and disco

  • includes “hoi!” noises

  • played at weddings and other celebrations

  • some English is used

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Where would you hear modern Bhangra?

  • at weddings

  • on TV shows

  • asian radio stations

<ul><li><p>at weddings</p></li><li><p>on TV shows</p></li><li><p>asian radio stations</p></li></ul>