Trad Music of Africa

Question 1

A term used to describe the fusion of West African with the black American music.

Answer 1

Afrobeat

Question 2

A musical genre from Nigeria used to waked up the worshipper after the
fasting during the Muslim holy Feast of Ramadan.

Answer 2

Apala (Akpala)

Question 3

A popular music of Salvador, Bahia and Brazil. It fuses the Afro Carbbean styles of
Marcha, reggae and calypso which are played by carnival bands.

Answer 3

Axe

Question 4

It is known as the hard and fast percussive Zimbabwean dance which is accompanied by
drums and guitar.

Answer 4

Jit

Question 5

A popular music of South African featuring the lively uninhibited variation of the
jitterbug or also known as swing dance.

Answer 5

Jive

Question 6

A popular music style of Nigeria that relies on the traditional Yoruba Rhythms where its
instruments are more western origin.

Answer 6

Juju

Question 7

A dance style in Zaire in late 1980’s that is being popularized by “Kanda
Bongo Man”. A dance style that moves hips back and forth while arms follow the hip
movement. It is also known as the shake your booty dance style.

Answer 7

Kwassakwassa

Question 8

It is known as the three chord township music in 1930’s to 1960’s which evolved into
African Jazz.

Answer 8

Marabi

Question 9

Is the musical sounds and practices of all indigenous people of Africa

Answer 9

African Music

Question 10

Music is known as the important part of the daily life of African people. They used music for their (?), (?), and (?)

Answer 10

work, religion, ceremonies

Question 11

Singing, dancing, hand clapping, and the beating of drums are essential to many ceremonies; (?), (?), (?), (?) and (?)

Answer 11

birth, death, initiation, marriage, funerals

Question 12

Igbin Drums

Answer 12

10th-14th century

Question 13

Dundun Drums

Answer 13

15th century