African Drumming Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 4 main african drums
A
Djembe
Dunduns
Talking drum
Sabar
2
Q
What is used to structure the music?
A
Call and response
3
Q
Name some characteristics of the music
A
Repetitive
Call and response
Polyrhythms and cross rhythms
4
Q
Describe the rhythm
A
Rhythmic cycles with accents
Polyrhythms
Cross rhythms
Syncopation
5
Q
Name 3 non- drum instruments used
A
Thumb piano
Harp like instrument
Wooden xylophone
6
Q
Describe the singing
A
A cappella
Loud and powerful
Call and response
