Yiri Flashcards
What type of music is it
African music
When was it composed
2006
How are the vocals sang
Firstly in unison, then pentatonic call and response
Articulation
Accented rhythms to help syncopation
Easy to dance to
Dynamics
Controlled by number of instruments
what is the texture
Monophonic when 1 balafon
Heterophonic when 2 balafon
Polyphonic when 1 balafon plays ostinati and other balafon plays root (Gb) or dominant (Db)
what is the structure
Intro
Main section
Coda
What key is it in
Gb major
What instruments
Vocals Djembe Talking drums Balafon Final bell
What is the time signature
Swaps between 4/4 and 3/4
What rhythmic techniques are used
Polyrhythm syncopation
What is the ostinati on the drums
A quaver and two semi quaver
What is the tempo
Free tempo, then when drums enter tempo is more stable
How is this song learnt
Oral tradition
What are the features of African music
Repetition
Call and response
Polyrhythm
Syncopation
