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Lesson 2 of 84 ยท World Music

Indian Ragas and Talas

Learn about indian ragas and talas: describe how geography and culture shape musical style

What You'll Learn

West African drumming uses djembes, dununs, and bells. Complex polyrhythms layer multiple patterns into a unified groove.

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Describe how geography and culture shape musical style

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Listen to and identify music from different continents

Notes on the Staff

Tap a note to hear it

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is a sitar?