Question Set  INDIA (and Tibet)

 

  1. Briefly explain the melodic dimension (the system of pitch – scales, melody, etc.)  of Indian music – Raga.  (objective response)
  2. How much of the above definition do you get or perceive through your listening?  (subjective responses)  What guides your ear as you listen?   How different do different ragas sound to you?  You may use Khamaj, Desh, Maru-Bihag and Bhimpalasi as examples.  Do they convey different moods to you?
  3. Briefly explain the rhythmic organization of Indian music – Tala.  (objective response)
  4. How much of the above definition do you get or perceive through your listening?  (subjective responses)  What guides your ear as you listen?  
  5. How is Indian music complex?  How is it simple?
  6. Describe specific examples of religious influences on Indian music culture and religious uses of music.  (These are scattered through the chapter on India in the textbook.)
  7. Choose the Raga Khamaj performance (tracks 10 & 11) or Ninnada nela (track 14) and give your subjective response to listening to this music, incorporating objective detail to help clarify your point.  Why did you choose one example instead of the other?  Use the textbook listening guide (chart) as an aid in sharpening your perceptions.  
  8. Listen to the Tibetan example (Invocation from Mahakala Puja, track 9) and give your subjective response to listening to this music.

 

David Meckler

MUS 250 World Music Cañada College