African drumming

Question 1

Timbre in african drumming

Answer 1

• djembe: most important instrument (drum) 공기 반 소리반
• talking drum: imitates
• double headed drum: 농구공 튕기는 소리
• gankogui: important, gives the signal
• kora: stringed instrument, virtuosic playing. 하프+기타
• mbira: thumbed piano. tuned, distinctive sound

Question 2

Rhythm in african drumming

Answer 2

• syncopation
• call & response; caller -> master drummer
• polyrhythm
• cross rhythms- against each other, different parts emphasise different beats
• Bi rhythms- 2 independent rhythms played at the same time