Rhythms of the world - vocab

Which instrument provides the drone in Indian classical music?

• Sitar
• Tabla
• Tanpura
• Sarod

What rhythmic cycle is used in Indian classical music?

• Raga
• Chaal
• Tala
• Polyrhythm

Which instrument is NOT traditionally used in Punjabi bhangra?

• Tumbi
• Dhol
• Sarod
• Male voices shouting 'hoi'

What is the name of the rhythm pattern often heard in bhangra music?

• Chaal
• Maqsum
• Samba
• Tala

Which of the following is a structural section of Indian classical music?

• Alap
• Verse
• Chorus
• Bridge

Which scale system is used in Indian classical music?

• Pentatonic
• Raga
• Maqam
• Major

Which instrument is a traditional Greek string instrument?

• Oud
• Rebabah
• Bouzouki
• Clarinet

What rhythmic feature is common in Greek and Israeli music?

• Polyrhythm
• Accelerando
• Improvisation
• Verse/chorus

Which of these is a common rhythm used in Palestinian music?

• Karsilama
• Chaal
• Samba
• Gat

Which instrument is used in traditional Arabic music?

• Caixa
• Defi
• Steel Pan
• Tumbi