African Flashcards
1
Q
What are some instruments in African music?
A
Djembe, dundun and agogo
2
Q
How is the music played?
A
Through call and response as the master drummer controls the structure. Short improvisations are developed around set patterns.
3
Q
When would African music be played?
A
African music and dance would be played for work, religious ceremonies, birth, marriage and funerals. The sounds of the drum are used in communication as well.
4
Q
What rhythms are usually used in African music?
A
Polyrhythms (two or more simple rhythms played at the same time) and cross rhythms (two rhythms that don’t follow the same pulse)
