As you listen to the example, what sounds Western about it? Also refer to the Close Listening chart (CD 2:18) “Engal Kalyanam” (“Our Wedding”)

What will be an ideal response?


• Music is reminiscent of early rock and roll from the 1960s ("golden oldie"): alternating male and female voices might suggest a call-and-response vocal pattern; rock-and-roll backup vocal group; strong bass line; Western harmonies/chords; strong, unchanging quadruple meter
• between 0:23 and 0:31—"retro"-sounding guitar solo

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