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Structure of a Raga performance

Structure of a Raga performance. Alap: slow, no sense of time; soloist explores the rag, improvising accompanied by the drones of the tambura Jhor: Steady tempo; regular beat; rhythmic improvised music, more elaborate and faster

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Structure of a Raga performance

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  1. Structure of a Raga performance • Alap: slow, no sense of time; soloist explores the rag, improvising accompanied by the drones of the tambura • Jhor: Steady tempo; regular beat; rhythmic improvised music, more elaborate and faster • Jhalla: Fast; exciting rhythms; climax with expert playing and advanced techniques • Gat/Bandish: Moderate to fast; tabla play rhythmic cycle (tala); fixed composition; call and responses between instrumentalist and drummer; improvised melodies over the prepared melody

  2. Glossary • Alap: the opening unmetred and improvised section of a raga • Jhor: the second section of a raga – medium tempo with improvisation • Jhalla: the third section of a raga – a lively tempo and virtuoso display of improvisatory skills. The climax of the whole piece • Gat: the final section of an instrumental raga – a fixed composition with some improvised embellishments • Bandish: the last section of a vocal raga – a fixed composition in the form of a song

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