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Quick questions on Cross-cultural fusion in Singapore explained: H2 Music
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What is the musical concept?Show answer
Fusion blends elements of two or more musical traditions into a single work or performance. In Singapore this typically means combining Asian traditions (Chinese instruments and pentatonic, heterophonic idioms; gamelan tunings and stratified texture; Indian raga and tala; Malay rhythms) with the Western tradition (harmony, counterpoint, equal temperament, the orchestra and standard ensembles).
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Name two musical challenges in combining gamelan instruments with Western instruments. [2 marks]
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Explain one approach a composer can take to make a fusion convincing. [2 marks]
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What distinguishes deep fusion from superficial fusion? [3 marks]
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