World Music

3. A four stringed instrument that plays the drone in Indian classical music
8. A technique where a phrase played by one musician is ‘answered’ by another player
10. The person who directs the performance in an Indian composition
12. The opening section of an Indian classical piece, improvised and only accompanied by a drone
13. To make music up on on the spot
14. An Indian plucked string instrument, which has at least 18 strings

1. The main section of an Indian classical piece, when the tabla finally enter and the soloist stops improvising and plays a pre-composed melody
2. Sustained notes that provide a constant accompaniment
4. Two or more contrasting rhythms played together
5. A popular African drum, played with the hands
6. A melody in Indian music
7. Rhythmic pattern used in Indian music
9. Music learned through listening and copying
11. Indian drums