Music Review for Final

Which of the following is a distinct musical style/tradition in Indonesian music?

• Gamelan

• Samba

• Flamenco

• Tango

Which of the following is a feature of Indonesian styles/traditions?

• Use of vibrant colors

• Minimalist design

• Heavy use of metal

• Focus on symmetry

Which of the following instruments are featured in this Gamelan?

• Kendang

• Saron

• Bonang

• Rebab

Which of the following sociopolitical/historical events are associated with Indonesian music?

• The Indonesian National Revolution

• The fall of Suharto

• The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami

• The Bali bombings

Which of the following vocabulary words is essential to understand Indonesian Gamelan music?

• Kendang

• Sitar

• Tabla

• Djembe

Who among the following are key people relating to this Gamelan?

• John Cage

• Lou Harrison

• Colin McPhee

• Nyoman Windha

How has this Gamelan music + its traditions evolved over time?

• It has remained unchanged.

• It has incorporated Western musical elements.

• It has become less popular.

• It has been replaced by modern music genres.

What are the distinct musical styles/traditions in Indian music?

• Hindustani Raga

• Bollywood

• Karnatak

• Hindustani

What are the features of these styles/traditions in Indian music?

• Bhangra → dhol: Originally a Punjabi folk music, now featured in a lot of Bollywood

• The raga tradition of Northern India

• Tala: The metric cycle of raga

• Karnatak - Classical music of southern India and Northern Hindustani, singing more important than instruments

• Hindustani - Islamic influence, international recognition, barhat: musical growth in song

What instruments are featured in Indian music?

• Dhol

• Karnatak - veena (chordophone), tambura (drone), mridangam (drum)

• Hindustani - sitar, tambura, tabla