Rag Desh

Question 1

context

Answer 1

indian
classical
late evening
monsoon season

Question 2

3 layers

Answer 2

melodic line - solo instrument
rhythmic pattern - drums
drone - stringed instrument

Question 3

melody

Answer 3

based on a rag

Question 4

rhythm

Answer 4

based on a tal

1st beat called sam

Question 5

structure - alap

Answer 5

introduction
slow
no regular pulse
no percussion

Question 6

structure - gat

Answer 6

fixed composition
solo improvisation
clear pulse
percussion

Question 7

structure - jhalla

Answer 7

final section
fast
virtuosic
decorative