CYCLE FOUR: Music of Africa

What is a Kora?

• A combination of a harp and a lute.

• A drum.

• A violin with one string.

• An african singer.

What are African flutes usually made from?

• Straw

• Wood

• Bamboo

• Elephant Tusks

This instrument is a Balophon. What western instrument is this closely linked to?

• Violin

• Piano

• Timpani

• Xylophone

African instruments are made from man made materials.

• True

• False

What does the word Forte mean? (Dynamics)

• LOUD

• SOFT

Which option is the correct definition of an Ostinato?

• Is when the main vocalist says a line and then the line or a response to it is repeated back by back up vocalists.

• Is when the music gets suddenly loud.

• A motif or phrase that repeats throughout the song and is in the same pitch and musical voice.

What is a Polyrhythm?

Binary form, Ternary form, Through composed are all terms used when analysing which concept of Music?

• Pitch

• Structure

• Dynamics + Expressive Techniques

• Duration

The Lion King music was composed by which famous singer?

• Phil Collins

• Prince

• Michael Jackson

• Elton John

What does the phrase Decrescendo mean?

• Gradually getting SOFTER

• Gradually getting LOUDER