African Drumming Culture Quiz

What is the name for the group of countries marked on the map in the image?

• East Africa

• West Africa

• South America

• Australia

What does Nelson Mandela imply about the power of music?

• It is only for entertainment

• It can uplift and provide hope

• It is a form of protest

• It is a distraction

How many countries are included in the term "West Africa"?

• 10

• 12

• 16

• 20

Which of the following are characteristics of African music?

• Call and Response

• Polyphony

• Instruments and Timbre

• Polyrhythms/Hemiola

Which characteristic of African music has to do with the use of many different musical instruments?

• Oral tradition

• Call and Response

• Instruments and Timbre

• Rhythmic clapping

What is the primary method of preserving traditional African music?

• Writing it down

• Recording it digitally

• Oral tradition

• Printing in books

Which of the following is a special occasion where traditional African music is played?

• School exams

• Work and hunting

• Shopping trips

• Movie nights

What is a common theme in the occasions where traditional African music is played?

• Everyday chores

• Special gatherings

• Scientific experiments

• Solo performances

Which element of African music involves a leader singing a phrase and a group responding?

• Polyphony

• Call and Response

• Syncopation

• Improvisation

Which of the following is a common feature of traditional African musical instruments?

• They are all string instruments

• They are made from natural materials

• They are exclusively electronic

• They are used only in orchestras