8 - Film Music - Homework 5 (African Drumming Revision)

What does the term "Metre" refer to in music?

• The speed of the music

• The grouping of notes and placement of strong beats

• The pitch of the notes

• The volume of the music

What is a Djembe?

• A type of string instrument

• A type of drum

• A type of wind instrument

• A type of keyboard instrument

How do you produce a "Bass" sound on a Djembe?

• By using your palm on the centre of the drum

• By using your fingers on the side of the drum

• By using your fingertips on the centre of the drum

• By using a drumstick

What is the "Tone" sound on a Djembe?

• When you use your palm on the centre of the drum

• When you use your fingers on the side of the drum

• When you use your fingertips on the centre of the drum

• When you use a drumstick

What is an "Ostinato" in music?

• A long, flowing melody

• A short repeated pattern

• A sudden change in tempo

• A loud, crashing sound

What is "Cross-rhythm"?

• The effect produced when two conflicting rhythms are heard together

• A rhythm that speeds up and slows down

• A rhythm that is played very softly

• A rhythm that is played with a drumstick

What does "Syncopation" mean in music?

• When we play all notes at the same volume

• When we accent weaker notes

• When we play notes in a random order

• When we play notes very quickly

Where does African Drumming generally come from?

• English speaking West Africa

• French speaking West Africa

• Spanish speaking West Africa

• Portuguese speaking West Africa

What events is African Drumming used to celebrate?

• Birthdays and anniversaries

• Family events such as funerals and weddings

• National holidays

• School events

When did African Drumming originate in the Mali Empire?

• Around 500 years ago in 1500CE

• Around 800 years ago in 1200CE

• Around 1000 years ago in 1000CE

• Around 200 years ago in 1800CE