African Drumming Flashcards

1
Q

Name the 4 main african drums

A

Djembe
Dunduns
Talking drum
Sabar

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2
Q

What is used to structure the music?

A

Call and response

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3
Q

Name some characteristics of the music

A

Repetitive
Call and response
Polyrhythms and cross rhythms

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4
Q

Describe the rhythm

A

Rhythmic cycles with accents
Polyrhythms
Cross rhythms
Syncopation

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5
Q

Name 3 non- drum instruments used

A

Thumb piano
Harp like instrument
Wooden xylophone

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6
Q

Describe the singing

A

A cappella
Loud and powerful
Call and response

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