What is a major characteristic of African music?
AFRICAN MUSIC

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Slow tempo and soft melodies
Yodelling activity and upbeat music with drum accompaniment
Heavy use of string instruments
Monotone chants
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a function or purpose of African music?
To communicate
To entertain
To accompany worship activity
To teach mathematics
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
African music typically does not use any drum instruments.
TRUE
FALSE
4.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Maracatu groups were called “nacao” which means ______, who paraded with a large drumming ensemble and were accompanied by a singer, chorus, and dancers.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Maracatu is a dynamic rhythm that first appeared in the African state of Pernambuco.
TRUE
FALSE
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a major characteristic of the melody in African music?
Harmony
Ostinato
Monophony
Silence
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In African music, what role does harmony play?
Major role
Minor role
No role
Dominant role
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