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Where does Bhangra originate from and who created it? |
From the Punjab region of North India and Pakistan. It was created by punjabi farmers who worked in the land as a way of passing time. |
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Because of it's farming background, what did it become associated with? |
The harvest. |
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After Bhangra spread to other parts of society, what did it become part of? |
Weddings and other big occasions. |
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When and how did modern Bhangra spread to England? What happened after? |
In 1980s when Indians moved to England and brought their music with them. Their music helped them maintain their identity. Their music fused with western pop music to form modern bhangra. |
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What types of western music have a strong influence on modern Bhangra?
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Rap, Hip-hop, disco, trance and house. |
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Where could you here modern Bhagra? |
In Asian nightclubs in places such as Birmingham. |
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Describe the dance steps. |
*More recently women have started to dance bhangra. *Bhangra is danced in groups and commonly done in circles. *Acrobatic stunts are popular. *However, Bhangra done in clubs is individual and improvised. |
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What time signature is used? |
4 with a swung rhythm |
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What kind of tempo is used? |
A fast tempo of 140-180 bpm |
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What special rhythm is used in bhangra and what is it played on?
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The Chaal rhythm played on the dhol drum. Dha= both ends played Na= only the higher end is hit |
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What is the dhol?
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The Dhol is a double-headed, wooden barrelled drum which is head with a strap roung the player's neck. The two drum heads have different tensions and thicknesses, so that one end sounds deeper than the other. |
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Describe the vocals.
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*Lyrics in Punjabi, *Vocal lines fall at the end of each phrase. *Shouts of "hoi" from the backing chorus. |
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What instruments are used?
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*Vocals *Percussion instruments-dhol *String instruments- sitar, tumbi and the sarangi. *Electronic Instruments- synthesisers and drum machines |
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What music tech is used?
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Mixing, sampling and scratching.
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