Music RotW - Greek

What geographical term might be used to describe Greek music in an exam?

Music from the Mediterranean

Where is traditional Greek folk music often performed?

Celebrations and social events. Folk songs often heard in Cafes, restaurants or bars and its islands.

Time signatures

Irregular time signatures - Compound time - 5/8, 7/8, 9/8 (irregular groupings)

Harmony/Tonality

A third above the Melody,

Diatonic major and minor chords,

some modulation to the relative major/minor,

The tonic (I) and the dominant (V) notes of each chord are emphasised by the bass instrument

Structure

In short repeated sections, clear structure, sections separated by clear cadences

Instruments

Bouzouki , Doumbek, Violin, Bass, Vocals, Defi, Daouli

Rhythm

irregular rhythms - karsilama

Texture

Homophonic - Melody and Accompainment

Off beat chords

Articulation

accented notes on irregular beats, bowed or plucked

Bouzouki

pairs of strings, lute, often plays the melody using slides and tremolos in 3rds,ornamentation

Doumbek

goblet drum

Violin

in dialogue with the voice, sometimes in unison with it

Defi

tambourine

Vocals

use of melism, narrow range, decorative, microtonal intervals

Artist, band or performer

Yannis Parios, Le Trio Joubran, Effi Netzer

Dynamics

Forte,with crescendos

Melody

simple with ornaments, move by step (conjunct movement), small range, passes between instruments - Bouzouki and Vocals

Daouli

small hand drum with chimes added on the sides sometimes