Musical Instruments of African Music

Which classification of African musical instruments is commonly used for rhythm and dance?

• Aerophones

• Idiophones

• Chordophones

• Membranophones

The djembe is a popular African instrument. It belongs to which family?

• Wind instruments

• Percussion instruments

• String instruments

• Brass instruments

What is the main material used in making African drums like the djembe?

• Bamboo and leaves

• Metal and iron

• Wood and animal skin

• Clay and stones

Which African instrument is considered a thumb piano?

• Balafon

• Mbira

• Agogo

• Kora

The balafon, an African xylophone, belongs to which instrument family?

• Idiophones

• Aerophones

• Chordophones

• Membranophones

What is the agogo instrument mainly made of?

• Wooden blocks

• Hollow metal bells

• Bamboo tubes

• Leather stretched on wood

Which of the following instruments is a string instrument in Africa?

• Kora

• Djembe

• Talking drum

• Agogo

The kora is mostly played in which region of Africa?

• West Africa

• South Africa

• East Africa

• North Africa

What makes the talking drum unique among African drums?

• It produces very loud sounds.

• It can imitate human speech.

• It is made of metal.

• It is played using a bow.

Which African instrument is similar to the Western xylophone?

• Mbira

• Balafon

• Kora

• Djembe