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WorksheetsDjembe
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are the names of the three sounds produced in the djembe?
Slap, tone, bass
Crash, tone, bass
Slap, crash, tone
High hat, bass, slap
The Djembe is from _______.
North America
South Africa
East Europe
West Africa
The term “djembe” comes from the Bambara saying “Anke djé, anke bé”. It means “everyone gather together in peace.”
True
False
What kind of drum is this?
Conga
Snare
Djembe
Oil
The djembe rhythm "A Ni Sogoma" means what?
The queen is leaving.
The prince is waving.
The king is coming.
The princess is dancing.
Why is the wood on a djembe important?
The wood is from a special forest.
It represents the family tree.
Wood is hard to find in Africa.
It helps create a great sound.
How do you make a HIGH tone on the drum?
strike the drum with your palm on the side (body) of the drum
strike the drum with your palm in the middle of the drum head
strike the drum with your palm on the edge of the drum head
How do you make a LOW tone on the drum?
strike the drum with your palm on the side (body) of the drum
strike the drum with your palm in the middle of the drum head
strike the drum with your palm on the edge of the drum head
What material is the head of a djembe is made from?
Woven tree fibers
Sheep skin
Plastic
Goat skin
The head of the djembe is held on by _______________.
Metal tuning lugs
Glue
A hoop and ropes
A dovetail joint under the head
