Africa 3

Question 1

Central African Pygmy Singing Hindewhu and Liquindi originated from where?

Answer 1

Democratic Republic of Congo

Question 2

What Tribe is associated with Central African Pygmy Singing

Answer 2

The Aka People

Question 3

What Instruments are used in Aka Singing?

Answer 3

Enzeko (drum)
Mbela (string struck amplified w mouth)
Vocals
Claps
Clapsticks

Question 4

What is Hindewhu

Answer 4

One note Flute. Alternation between sung notes and blown note of Flute. Of The Aka Peoples

Question 5

Hindewhu is for which occasion?

Answer 5

To announce a successful hunt upon return to village.

Question 6

What is Liquindi?

Answer 6

Water drumming w singing and clapping. Traditionally women only

Question 7

When is Liqundi performed

Answer 7

Pre hunt. Every day use (gathering at water, washing etc)

Question 8

What established hornbostel-sachs category could liquindi possibly fall into?

Answer 8

Membranophone (liquid has a very thin membrane, but arguably it isn’t stretched over anything)
Aerophone (as the air cupped in the hand and striking the water makes a noise, although the vibration is made from the water itself)
Unestablished: Aquaphone