MUSIC 2A03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Dhol, Chimta, Giddha
7 Jan 2020
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Its roots, terminology, typical instruments, and history. A traditional bhangra performed by dhol (drum), bugdu (monochord), algoza (double flute), chimta (idiophone) A 1990s bhangra hit by the sangeet group. Bhangra is an accessible dance style associated with south asian diaspora communities in great britain and north america. Its strong rhythms and quadruple meter are emphasized throughout by percussion instruments and vocal accents. The historical roots of bhangra lie in punjab, a northern state in india. Bhangra originally referred to the rhythms played by the dhol drums at events such as the harvest festival in rural punjab. The term was later extended to the dance when performed by men handclaps rather than drums. The related dance, performed by women, known as giddha, was accompanied by. The musical tradition of bhangra originates in punjab. Started in rural punjab such as during harvest. Bhangra is associated with strong rhythms and quadruple meters and syncopations and.
