WorksheetsMusic of Africa
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins
Which plays a more important role in African Music?
tradition
the individual musician
How many languages are spoken in Africa?
1000
800
1200
550
What kind of drum is this?
Conga
Snare
Djembe
Oil
What instrument is this?
xylophone
balafon
telephone
mbira
In which part of Africa did the Djembe originate?
North Africa
East Africa
South Africa
West Africa
Which African drummer was featured in one of the Djembe videos?
Mamady Keita
Babatunde Olatunje
Leon Mobley
Obo Addy
What materials are balafons made from?
wood and metal
wood and sticks
wood and gourds
wood and shells
Which balafon player was featured in one of the balafon videos?
Neba Solo
Adama Diabate
Habib Koite
Sona Jobarteh
How is an Mbira played?
striking the head with a stick
strumming the strings with a pick
washing the car with a sponge
plucking the tines with fingers
How many strings does a Kora have
21
6
4
12
What is a Shakere made of?
a hollowed out tree trunk
a metal pan
a large gourd
a small stick
What is one of the most popular music groups in Africa?
Bunny Chow
Ugali
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Jollof Rice
What is the name of the song Paul Simon is singing in the video?
You Can Call Me All
Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes
Late In the Evening
Mrs. Robinson
