Koko- Yiri Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 textures used
A
polyphonic
monophonic
homophonic
heterophonic
2
Q
describe the melody
A
call and response ostinato hexatonic improvisation virtuostic ornamentation tremolo
3
Q
what is the tonality of the piece
A
g flat
diatonic
4
Q
describe the instruments
A
voices
african drums
balaphons
5
Q
what types of african drums are in the piece
A
large talking drum
small talking drum
djembe
dundun
6
Q
describe the rhythm
A
polyrhythm cross rhythm syncopation free tempo semiquavers demisemiquavers modrato
7
Q
what is the genre of the music
A
african
8
Q
describe the intro
A
- solo balaphons
- 2nd balaphons
- drums
9
Q
describe the main section of the piece
A
chorus 1-unison 1. short instrument break chorus 2-unison 3.call and response chorus
10
Q
describe the coda/outro
A
coda has 5 repitions
11
Q
what re the common features of African music
A
master drummer ostinatos improvisation oral tradition drums drumming techniques constant beats call and response
12
Q
where are koko from
A
burqino faso west africa
13
Q
what is the melody based on
A
one main melody with variation
14
Q
what scale is the piece
A
pentatonic
