Sahela Re
Kishori Amonkar
Alternative embedded performance: Sahela Re, live performance by Ketakee Mateygaonkar. The preferred recording remains linked on YouTube.
First listen
Listen once without writing. What do you notice?
Listen closely
1 TIMBREHow would you describe the singer’s voice?
Sentence stemThe singer’s voice sounds ___.
Vocabulary
- clear
- warm
- gentle
- strong
2 PITCHDoes the tune move up, down or both?
Sentence stemThe tune ___.
Vocabulary
- rises
- falls
- goes up and down
3 TEXTUREWhat long, steady sound can you hear underneath?
Sentence stemUnderneath, I can hear ___.
Vocabulary
- one long note
- a steady sound
- a quiet background
4 PULSEIs there a steady beat, or does the singing move freely?
Sentence stemThe singing feels ___.
Vocabulary
- steady
- free
- changing
5 ARTICULATIONDoes the voice sound smooth or use lots of small turns?
Sentence stemThe voice sounds ___.
Vocabulary
- smooth
- flowing
- decorated
How does this piece make you feel?
There is no right or wrong answer. Which words match your response?
calmexcitedhopefulcuriousjoyfulpowerfulpeacefultensedreamybravethoughtfulenergeticmysteriouscomfortedrestlessproudsadsurprisedupliftedfocused
Music through time
20th century · Indian classical
- Medieval500–1400
- Baroque1600–1750
- Classical1750–1820
- Romantic1820–1900
- 20th century1900–2000
- Contemporary2000–present