Indian Classical Music Instruments

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Which instrument is known for its 'jangling' sound due to a set of resonating strings?

  • Tabla
  • Sitar (correct)
  • Surpeti
  • Tambura

How is the drone sound produced in the two versions of the surpeti?

  • Pumped bellows and electronically (correct)
  • Striking the instrument rhythmically and with a bow
  • Plucking strings and electronically
  • Blowing through reeds and electronically

Which instrument is primarily associated with Alla Rakha and Zakir Hussain?

  • Tambura
  • Sitar
  • Surpeti
  • Tabla (correct)

How many strings does a tambura have?

<p>Four (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two musicians are related to Ravi Shankar?

<p>Annapurna Devi and Anoushka Shankar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is a sitar positioned while being played?

<p>Balanced between the left foot and right knee (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tambura in Indian music?

<p>Establishing the mode and atmosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the middle set of strings on a sitar?

<p>Creating a rhythmic ostinato (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ravi Shankar

Famous Indian sitar player known internationally, especially after teaching George Harrison.

Sitar

A long-necked string instrument with three sets of strings used in Indian classical music.

Raga

A melody framework in Indian classical music, providing the basis for improvisation.

Sympathetic strings

Strings on the sitar that vibrate to enhance sound without being directly played.

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Zakir Hussain

Renowned tabla player, known for popularizing the tabla in modern music.

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Surpeti

A small reed-free organ that produces drone sounds using hand-pumped bellows.

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Tambura

A drone instrument with four long strings, plucked one after another for atmosphere.

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Alla Rakha

A legendary tabla player known for his contributions to Indian classical music.

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Study Notes

Indian Classical Music Instruments

  • Indian classical music features complex playing techniques.
  • Ravi Shankar gained international recognition as a sitar player.
  • George Harrison (Beatles) was a student of Ravi Shankar.
  • Annapurna Devi and Anoushka Shankar are notable sitar players.
  • Alla Rakha and Zakir Hussain are famous tabla players, popularizing the instrument.

The Sitar

  • The sitar has a long neck and three sets of strings.
  • One set creates the melody (raga).
  • Another set produces a rhythmic drone.
  • A final set of sympathetic strings adds a jangling sound.
  • Players sit with the sitar balanced between their legs.

The Surpeti

  • This instrument is a small reed-free organ.
  • It has no keys and uses bellows to produce drone sound.
  • An electronic version exists today.

The Tamboura (Tanpura)

  • This instrument produces a drone sound.
  • It has long strings that are plucked to create the drone.
  • The drone establishes the mood and scale (raga) of a piece.

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