Introduction to African music

African drumming is often used in which celebrations/events?

• Births

• Weddings

• Funerals

• All of these

The smaller the drum, the......

• Lower the pitch

• Faster the tempo

• Higher the pitch

• Slower the tempo

The drums which are played on their sides with sticks are called

• Djembes

• Dunduns

The balafon is a bit like a xylophone, is it pitched (can play multiple notes) or unpitched (can only play one note)?

• Pitched

• Unpitched

How do you change the pitch on a talking drum?

• By hitting it harder

• By pressing the different keys

• By squeezing the strings on its side

• By hitting it faster

How do you play a slap sound on a djembe drum?

• Hit the edge, fingers apart

• Hit the edge, fingers together

• Hit the middle with palm

What does the Master Drummer do?

• Controls the rest of the group

• Is the oldest person playing

• Plays the piano

• Writes the music down for others to follow

What does A Capella singing mean?

• To sing quietly

• To sing without instruments

• To sing from memory

• To sing on your own