Rag Desh

Question 1 of 8

1

Set of notes combined to create a particular mood

Select one of the following:

Tala
Raga
Gat
Meend

Explanation

Question 2 of 8

1

Opening section of a raga – no beat or pulse; notes of the raga scale are explored in a relaxed mood.

Select one of the following:

Alap
Jor
Gat
Jhalla

Explanation

Question 3 of 8

1

Second section of a raga – becomes more rhythmic but still a steady feel – drone & melody only.

Select one of the following:

Alap
Jor
Gat
Jhalla

Explanation

Question 4 of 8

1

Third section of a raga – entry of the tabla player performing a tala. Improvisation of melody

Select one of the following:

Alap
Jor
Gat
Jhalla

Explanation

Question 5 of 8

1

Fourth section of a raga – fast, rhythmic building to a climax. Players use Q&A virtuosic playing

Select one of the following:

Alap
Jor
Gat
Jhalla

Explanation

Question 6 of 8

1

Name the instrument

Select one of the following:

Sarangi
Sitar
Tambura
Bansuri

Explanation

Question 7 of 8

1

Which of the following is the Tambura?

Select one of the following:

1
2
3
4

Explanation

Question 8 of 8

1

Which of the following is the Tambura?

Select one of the following:

1
2
3
4

	Created by Miss Pearson over 10 years ago

GCSE Music Quiz on Rag Desh, created by Miss Pearson on 24/01/2014.

Question 1 of 8

Set of notes combined to create a particular mood

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 8

Opening section of a raga – no beat or pulse; notes of the raga scale are explored in a relaxed mood.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 8

Second section of a raga – becomes more rhythmic but still a steady feel – drone & melody only.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 8

Third section of a raga – entry of the tabla player performing a tala. Improvisation of melody

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 8

Fourth section of a raga – fast, rhythmic building to a climax. Players use Q&A virtuosic playing

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 8

Name the instrument

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 8

Which of the following is the Tambura?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 8

Which of the following is the Tambura?

Select one of the following:

Explanation