GCSE Rhythms of The World 1

What is a Raga?

• A scale from Indian Classical Music which usually has 5 – 8 Notes

• The main rhythm in Bhangra Music

• A stringed instrument played in Greek Folk Music

• A scale from Palestinian Music

What are Microtones?

• The difference between a C and a C# on a Piano

• Intervals between notes which are smaller than a semitone

• Two or more rhythms performed at the same time

• A small pair of drums played in Indian Classical Music

Select the option which only has Indian Classical instruments.

• Bouzouki, Oud, Floyera, Defi

• Dhol, Synthesiser, Electric Guitar

• Sitar, Tambura, Tabla

• Djembe, Dun Dun, Balafon

What is the name of a Samba Drumming ensemble?

• Bateria

• Drum Corps

• Tambor

• Band

What is the name of the African Goblet Shaped Drum?

• Djembe

• Toubeleki

• Doumbek

• Caixa

What are Tabla?

• A tuned percussion instrument originally made from oil drums.

• Tall, Narrow, Barrel Shaped drums

• A large Loud Resonant Bass Drum

• A small pair of drums played in Indian Classical Music

Where does Calypso come from?

• Korea

• Senegal

• Brazil

• Trinidad

Palestinian Music is based on Modes called…

• Raga

• Tala

• Maqam

• Syrtos

Which of these is a Greek Stringed instrument?

• Bouzouki

• Sitar

• Electric Guitar

• Kora

What is the name of the most common rhythm in Bhangra Music?

• The Alap

• The Raga

• The Dhol

• The Chaal