Rhythms of the World Revision

Sort these drums and rhythmic features into the correct category and suggest a suitable artist

Groups:

(a) Bhangra

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(b) Palestinian / Greek Music

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(c) Indian Classical Music

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(d) Samba

• Syncopation

• Juggy D

• Tabla

• Surdo

• Improvisation (Palestinian)

• Caixa

• Ravi Shankar

• Chaal

• Naseer Shamma

• Doumbek

• Wazn

• Improvisation (ICM)

• Dhol

• Sergio Mendes

• Cross-rhythm

• Agogo

• Tala

• Tambourim

Identify the 2 features you can hear in this excerpt

• Doumbek

• Wazn

• Tala

• Dhol

• Chaal

Identify the 2 features you can hear in this excerpt

• Doumbek

• Wazn

• Tala

• Dhol

• Chaal

Write down 3 percussion instruments you can hear in this excerpt

Which drum in African drumming can change pitch by tightening or loosening a cord?

• Djembe
• Talking Drum
• Dundun
• Tabla

What is the primary role of the Tabla in Indian classical music?

• Providing melody
• Keeping the rhythmic cycle (Tala)
• Playing a drone
• Accompanying vocals

Which of the following best describes polyrhythm?

• A single rhythm repeated continuously
• A rhythm that speeds up gradually
• Two or more rhythms with different pulses played together
• A melody played with percussion accompaniment

Which instrument provides the Chaal rhythm in Bhangra music?

• Tabla
• Djembe
• Dhol
• Cajón

What is the main function of the Surdo drum in Samba music?

• To provide the main melody
• To keep the steady beat
• To play fast rhythmic fills
• To create polyrhythms

Which term describes a rhythm that emphasizes weak beats or offbeats?

• Polyrhythm
• Syncopation
• Ostinato
• Triplets