Fusion Music

Question 1

Rhythm (4)

Answer 1

Polyrhythms/cross rhythms
Syncopation
Skank rhythm - off beat crotchets
Bubble rhythm - off beat quavers

Question 2

Melody (2)

Answer 2

Simple melodies
A capella

Question 3

Harmony

Answer 3

Close harmony singing (3rds)

Question 4

Instrumentation (4)

Answer 4

Emphasis on percussion
- Djembe
- Bongos
- Congas

Question 5

Structure

Answer 5

Verse-chorus structure

Question 6

African Fusion (3)

Answer 6

• Zydeco - mixture of various styles featuring accordion and fiddle
• Isicathamiya - a capella, unaccompanied with call and response in 4 part harmony
• Mbaqanga - chanting and drumming mixed with elements of jazz

Question 7

Caribbean Fusion (4)

Answer 7

• Mento - Jamaican folk with lively syncopated accompaniment - often accoustic
• Ska - brass instruments - influenced by mento&jazz, walking bassline
• Rocksteady - slower tempo, less brass/more vocals, melodic basslines
• Reggae - off-beat, simple/walking basslines, catchy & repetitive