African Music Flashcards
1
Q
What is a talking drum?
A
A drum that imitates speech in Africa.
2
Q
What does ostinato mean?
A
Repeated pattern.
3
Q
What does syncopation mean?
A
When the rhythm is off beat.
4
Q
What is a donno?
A
Hourglass talking drum.
5
Q
What is isicathamiya?
A
Soft singing in African music.
6
Q
What is mbube?
A
Type of acapella, loud in African music.
