rhythms of the world : traditional greek music

folk song + dances , lively in nature

metre

irregular

simple time signatures

off-beats

syncopation

melody

repeated ideas

in 3rds

step-wise ideas

phrasing and structure

clear phrasing

verse/chorus

voices

verse - solo

chorus - group

ornamentation

slides

tremolos

texture

homophonic

melody with accompaniment

bass notes

tonic / dominant

accompaniment

off-beat chords

key instrument

bouzouki

other instruments

violin

flute

guitar

percussion

drum

dumbek