Africa - Traditional African Drumming Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristics of African Rhythms?
A
- Strong Steady Pulse.
- Syncopation.
- Triplet Rhythms.
2
Q
What is an Ostinato?
A
A Continuously Repeated Rhythm Pattern, Forming the Basis of the Music.
3
Q
What is Polyrhythm?
A
A Texture Created when Two or More Different Rhythmic Patterns are Played at the Same Time.
4
Q
What is Cross Rhythm?
A
An Effect Created when Different Rhythm Patterns are Played Together.
5
Q
Timbre of Djembes?
A
Made in Range of Sizes. They’re Goblet-Shaped Drums which are Played with Hands.
6
Q
Timbre of Talking Drums?
A
Can be Squeezed Under the Arm or Between the Knees while Being Played.
7
Q
What is the Shakere?
A
A Shaker Made From a Hollow Gourd with Beads Attached.
8
Q
What is a Marimba?
A
Wooden Xylophone.
9
Q
What is a Mbira?
A
Thumb-Piano.
