Caribbean Music History Flashcards
What is Orisha?
A spirit or deity that reflects one of the Olodumare (God) in the Yoruba spiritual system
Name Orishas
Ogun (God of iron, war & labor)
Oshun (Goddess of love, fertility and rivers)
Shango (God of thunder, lighting and fire)
Describe the Cuba Drums
Bata Drums have a set of three double hour glass-shaped drums. Iya is the lead drum, Itolele is the supporting drum and Okonkolo plays Ostinato. they hold the deity Ana. When consecrated they are called fundamento
What are the Percussion Instruments in Cuba?
Claves, Maracas, Bongos, Congas, Cajon & Bata drums
What is the Clave?
A pair of cylindrical wooden sticks struck together. They create a 5 note pattern, with three-two or two-three measure patterns
When did Cuba start to cultivate sugar and why?
At the beginning of the 19th Century. Sugar cultivation was highly profitable due to the high demand for it in Europe and America
When did the Haitian Revolution start?
In 1791
When did Haiti become a republic?
1804
When was slavery abolished in Cuba?
1886
What is a Cabildos?
A council in which the slaves were allowed to create based on African Tribes
Describe the relationship between Santerían & Christian
Santeria is a mix of both Yoruba & Catholic religious traditions, while Christian Afro-Cuban traditions are primarily rooted in Christian beliefs and doctrines
What is core (Cajon) used as
A resonator made from a natural material called Gourd
Name the 4 different types of chordophones
Lutes, Lyres, Zithers, Harps
The Gullah people are descendants of African slaves
True
The Gullah people are known for Tobacco
False
Another name for the Gullah people is Geechee
True
They have maintained their culture
True
The Gullah language is creole
True
The isolation of the Gullah people was caused by Climate and mosquito diseases
True
what is Inflection?
A tonal pitch where the meaning of the word is changed based on how it is said
what is the talking drum?
imitates the tones and Rhythms of human speech
where did the Gullah people come from?
Sierra Leone
Participatory?
All are allowed to participate. there is no distinction between musician and audience
what is an Axatse?
a type of rattle/shaker percussion instrument made from calabash
what is Atsimewu?
sets tempo and lead drummers by giving cues
What is Mbira?
A musical instrument aka Kalimba originating from the Shona people
what is a Quora?
an instrument that uses a Gourd as a resonator
what is Ostinato?
a repeated rhythm
