T1 | African Music

1. What are African folktales?

• a) Stories written only for children

• b) Traditional stories passed down through generations

• c) Stories that only feature animals

• d) Songs sung to celebrate holidays

2. How is music used in African storytelling?

• a) To distract the audience

• b) To add rhythm, melody, and emotion to the story

• c) To make the story longer

• d) To replace the storyteller

3. Which of the following is NOT an element of music used in African folktales?

• a) Rhythm

• b) Melody

• c) Call and response

• d) Orchestra performances

4. 4. Drums are often used to reflect the pace of a story in African folktales.

• True

• False

5. What does “call and response” mean in African storytelling?

• a) A solo performance by the storyteller

• b) A leader sings or chants, and the audience responds

• c) Everyone claps along to the story

• d) Using only instruments to tell the story

6. 6. African folktales are only for entertainment and have no cultural significance.

• True

• False

7. Which of the following is an example of rhythm in a folktale?

• a) A repeating melody

• b) A fast drumbeat during an exciting chase scene

• c) Singing a lullaby

• d) Playing a single note on the drum

8. Why are African folktales important?

• a) They preserve culture and teach lessons

• b) They are only used to entertain children

• c) They showcase modern instruments

• d) They are performed by professional singers only

9. 9. Call and response is used to engage the audience in African folktales.

• True

• False

10. What emotions does music bring to African folktales?

• a) Boredom and confusion

• b) Happiness and sadness only

• c) A range of emotions like excitement and calmness

• d) No emotions at all