Rhythm

Question 1

Begins with what kind of rhythm?

Answer 1

Free rhythm until regular pulse comes in

Question 2

Rhythmic repetition is heard in which instrument?

Answer 2

Balafons

Question 3

Rhythmic ostinato is heard in which instrument? What does it consist of?

Answer 3

Drums
Consists of a resultant rhythm from using all the drums together
The ostinato consists of a quaver and then 2 semi-quavers that are repeated (with djembe fills)

Question 4

Syncopation between which instruments? What does it provide?

Answer 4

Choir and balafons
Provides accenting
Later emphasises every three semiquavers

Question 5

African rhythmic feature

Answer 5

Polyrhythmic in voices and instruments

Question 6

Crossrhythms between which instruments?

Answer 6

The voices/solo crosses with the balafons

Balafons play semi-quavers in groups of three

Question 7

Main metre

Answer 7

4/4 with exceptions

Question 8

Triplets are used by?

Answer 8

Vocal soloist