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Kuku, Fanga, and Kassa Rhythms Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the Kuku rhythm traditionally played on?

a)

Guitar

b)

Djembe

c)

Piano

d)

Violin

2.

Where should the hand be placed for the TONE technique on a djembe?

a)

On the edge, fingers together

b)

In the center

c)

On the side

d)

On the top

3.

In which regions is the Kuku rhythm popular?

a)

South Africa and Kenya

b)

Guinea and Ivory Coast

c)

Egypt and Morocco

d)

Nigeria and Ghana

4.

What type of rhythm is the Fanga rhythm?

a)

A traditional Liberian dance rhythm

b)

A modern pop rhythm

c)

A classical music rhythm

d)

A jazz rhythm

5.

What instrument is the Fanga rhythm played on?

a)

Flute

b)

Djembe

c)

Trumpet

d)

Harp

6.

What is the nature of the Fanga rhythm?

a)

Aggressive

b)

Peaceful

c)

Sad

d)

Chaotic

7.

What does the Fanga rhythm invite people to do?

a)

Dance alone

b)

Join in the celebration

c)

Sit quietly

d)

Leave the gathering

8.

Which rhythm is associated with welcoming?

a)

Kuku rhythm

b)

Fanga rhythm

c)

Samba rhythm

d)

Tango rhythm

9.

Which rhythm originated as a way to celebrate women?

a)

Fanga rhythm

b)

Kuku rhythm

c)

Salsa rhythm

d)

Waltz rhythm

10.

What is the Fanga rhythm and dance associated with?

a)

Cooking

b)

Harvesting

c)

Singing "Funga Alafia"

d)

Playing the djembe

11.

Where is the Kassa rhythm from?

a)

East Guinea

b)

West Africa

c)

South America

d)

North America

12.

What is the purpose of the Kassa rhythm?

a)

To accompany workers and celebrate labor

b)

To entertain guests at a party

c)

To mimic the sound of rain

d)

To teach children about music

13.

What does "Kassa" mean?

a)

To plant

b)

To harvest

c)

To sing

d)

To dance

14.

What are the two types of rhythms mentioned?

a)

Fanga and Kassa

b)

Bass and Tone

c)

Jazz and Blues

d)

Classical and Folk

15.

Where should the hand be placed for the SLAP technique on a djembe?

a)

On the edge, fingers together

b)

In the center

c)

On the edge, fingers separated

d)

On the top

16.

Where should the hand be placed for the BASS technique on a djembe?

a)

In the center

b)

On the edge

c)

On the side

d)

On the top