AFRICAN MUSIC

What is a major characteristic of African music?

• • Slow tempo and soft melodies

• • Yodelling activity and upbeat music with drum accompaniment

• • Heavy use of string instruments

• • Monotone chants

Which of the following is NOT a function or purpose of African music?

• • To communicate

• • To entertain

• • To accompany worship activity

• • To teach mathematics

African music typically does not use any drum instruments.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Maracatu groups were called “nacao” which means ______, who paraded with a large drumming ensemble and were accompanied by a singer, chorus, and dancers.

Maracatu is a dynamic rhythm that first appeared in the African state of Pernambuco.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is a major characteristic of the melody in African music?

• • Harmony

• • Ostinato

• • Monophony

• • Silence

In African music, what role does harmony play?

• • Major role

• • Minor role

• • No role

• • Dominant role

What is "heterophony" in the context of African music?

• • A single melody played by one musician

• • An independent part on a single melody by two or more instruments or singers

• • A solo performance with no accompaniment

• • A harmonious combination of different melodies

What is a characteristic of the rhythm in African music?

• • Slow and steady

• • Upbeat and dynamic

• • Lacking any percussion

• • Based solely on string instruments

The djembe is an example of a percussion instrument in African music.

• TRUE

• FALSE