Mexico
A term that means the mixture of Spanish, Indigenous, and African cutlures.
This is a song form received by the Innu people in dreams.
What is Nikamuna
A popular karnatak singer and veena player.
Who is T. Brinda?
This organ-like instrument makes sounds by blowing air through reeds.
What is the harmonium?
This is Spanish for box, and is a percussion instrument that the player sits on while playing.
What is a cajon?
An instrument used by the Haudenosaunee.
What are the water drum, turtle shell rattles, and cow-horn rattles?
The rhythmic cycle in karnatak music.
What is tala?
Long-necked plucked instrument that was developed in the 1600's.
What is the Tambura?
Part of the sones genre, this type of song blends African, Spanish, and Indigenous dance styles.
What is Son Jorocho?
Unique form of music making that involves two participants, standing close together.
What is Innuit Throat Singing?
A major genre of South Indian Classical music.
What is karnatak music?
Two headed drum, with metal beads or small sticks inserted into the head.
This genre uses five syncopated notes called conquillo cubano.
What is Bolero?
A dance performed by the Wabenaki at pow-wows.
The south Indian verison of scales.
What is raga?
Two single headed barrel shaped drums of slightly different sizes.
What is the table?
Form of Hindu devotional song.
What is the bhajan?