Question | Answer |
Rhythm/metre | Uses 2 tals: -Rupak tal - 7 beat cycle (3+2+2) -Ektal - 12 beat cycle (2+2+2+2+2+2) |
Instrumentation | BANSURI: -Bamboo flute -no keys, fingers placed over holes -notes bent gradually by covering/uncovering holes |
Instrumentation | ESRAJ: -bowed string instrument -played sitting -4 main strings -12-15 sympathetic strings |
Instrumentation | SWARMANDAL: -plucked Indian harp, like a zither |
Instrumentation | SHRUTI BOX: -electronic instrument with bellows system -plays drone |
Instrumentation | TABLA |
Structure | ALAP: -drone on tonic and dominant (D & A) -bansuri introduces notes/mood of rag -esraj takes over before they alternately improvise -slow tempo with no regular pulse |
Structure | GAT 1 (slow): -in rupak tal -begins with bansuri solo -tabla enter -bansuri plays composed gat -bansuri/tabla improvise around gat/tal -finishes with tihai |
Structure | GAT 2 (fast): -in ektal -starts with tabla solo -more elaborate improv. -bansuri plays TANS (fast scales) |
-ends with 3 TIHAIS |
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