Ancient Music p4

What is one reason for the wide variety of musical practices in Africa?

• Limited geographic regions

• Diverse cultures

• Small population

• Uniform traditions

What do most Ancient African cultures have in common regarding music and dance?

• They are only used for entertainment

• They are separate from daily life

• They intersect with almost every aspect of life

• They are not important

What is one religious use of music in ancient African society?

• To improve spiritual health

• To connect people

• To ward off evil spirits

• To celebrate marriage

What was a major factor in the spread of Ancient African music's influence around the world?

• Trade of spices

• Mass immigration due to the slave trade

• Exploration of new lands

• Development of new instruments

Which region did North African music primarily influence?

• Southern Asia

• South America

• The Middle East

• North America

Which region did East African music primarily influence?

• The Middle East

• Southern Asia

• North America

• The Caribbean

Which regions did West African music primarily influence?

• The Middle East and Southern Asia

• South America, the Caribbean, and North America

• Europe and Australia

• Central Asia and Eastern Europe

In ancient African music, instruments are divided into which two groups?

• String and wind

• Rhythmic and melodic

• Percussion and brass

• Vocal and instrumental

What is emphasized more in ancient African music?

• Pitch over rhythm

• Harmony over melody

• Rhythm over pitch

• Melody over harmony

What do polyrhythms create in music performance?

• A single melody

• A conversational style

• A harmonic structure

• A solo performance