Final Exam Review

What is the main (and most complex) piece of a Bharatanāṭyam performance? It alternates between nritta & abhinaya.

DJ Clive “Kool Herc” Campbell is a famous breakdancer.

The combination of rhyme and rhythm to create a unique and identifiable sound.

Back Spinning is a turntable technique where the DJ manually and quickly rewinds a section of a recording.

Some artists will rap in their native dialect as a way to challenge their country’s socio-cultural hierarchy.

Which is NOT one of the main Elements of Hip-hop?

Śruti is often described as a melodic mode or scale; a collection of notes or pitches.

Nṛtta are the abstract dance steps in Bharatanāṭyam.

What is the name of this Tamil folk dance?

What is the name of this instrument?

A Playback Singer is a professional singer who records Tamil film songs that are lip-synched by the actors.

Which is NOT a form of improvisation in Karnatak music?

Processes operating on a global scale which cut across community, regional, & national boundaries.