Toto

Question 1

Who composed and sang Africa?

Answer 1

Toto - an American rock band

Question 2

When was this released?

Answer 2

1982

Question 3

What time signature is this written in?

Answer 3

Simple duple time or cut common time

Question 4

What tempo is this written in?

Answer 4

oderate tempo

Question 5

What texture is this written in?

Answer 5

Homophonic

Question 6

Which melodic devices are used in Africa?

Answer 6

Conjunct, diatonic

Question 7

Which rhythmic device is used mostly?

Answer 7

Syncopation

Question 8

What is the link between the chorus and verse called?

Answer 8

Riff

Question 9

Which chords does the riff use?

Answer 9

A major, G#minor and C# minor

Question 10

What are the main instruments you find in a standard pop/rock band?

Answer 10

Electric guitar, bass guitar, piano and drum kit.

Question 11

During the instrumental solo which instrument can you hear?

Answer 11

Keyboard/synthesizer

Question 12

What form or structure is this piece written in?

Answer 12

Strophic or verse-chorus form

Question 13

What type of harmony is used in Africa?

Answer 13

Diatonic - a mixture of root position and inverted chords.