Yiri

Question 1

From where?

Answer 1

Burkino Faso

Question 2

Structure?

Answer 2

Instrumental introduction which builds up to 4 vocal choruses separated by instrumental sections
choruses 2 and 3 are separated by a call and response
CODA

Question 3

Dynamics?

Answer 3

introduction is soft and p

vary according to the texture

Question 4

Rhythm?

Answer 4

Ostinati dominant throughout
Lots of syncopation
Polyrhythms(contrasting) and cross-rhythms(3 against 2)

Question 5

Tonality?

Answer 5

G flat major and in vocals explores the G flat pentatonic scale

Question 6

Harmony?

Answer 6

No sense

harmonising in vocals is in simple thirds

Question 7

Melody?

Answer 7

Simple, repetitive pentatonic melody often in unison
call and response
improvisation in the lead vocal
balaphone ostinati is more complicated rhythmically

Question 8

Timbre?

Answer 8

Solo and choir voices

Balaphones, djembe, dun-dun, maracas, large and small talking drum and a cow bell

Question 9

Texture?

Answer 9

Monophony at start
Heterophony near the start and end where balaphones decorate ostinati
Main body is mainly polyphonic small parts of homophony in break at end