West African Music

What type of instrument is the Kora?

• Chordophone

• Idiophone

• Membranophone

• Aerophone

What is the Kora made from?

• A Gourd and Leather

• Metal and Plastic

• A Lenge Tree Trunk

• Layers of Fine Wood

How many strings does the Kora have?

• 21

• 5

• 10

• 1

The Kora player can play both melody and harmony together

• True

• False

The Kora has a five octave range

• True

• False

The Kora sounds like what instruments

• Banjo, Harp and Guitar

• Tuba, Trumpet and Trombone

• Piano, Organ and Harpsichord

• Flute, Recorder and Oboe

The Kora is played by a musician known as a what?

• Griot

• Bards

• Madrigal

• Jester

Kora players include what in their music?

• History

• Instructions

• Jokes

• Secrets

The Kora is played how?

• With the thumb and forefinger

• By buzzing your lips

• With a bow

• By covering the holes and blowing

What type of instrument is the Djembe?

• Membranophone

• Aerophone

• Chordophone

• Idiophone