WorksheetsReading & Summary: The Amazing Djembe Drum
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the djembe shaped like?
A) A box
B) A goblet
C) A cylinder
D) A cone
Read the passage below and answer the question: The name "djembe" actually comes from the Bambara people in Mali. They have a saying, "Anke djé, anke bé," which means "everyone gather together in peace". This saying really shows what the drum is all about – bringing people together. The word "djé" means "gather," and "bé" means "peace". What does the word "djembe" mean?
Dance and sing
Gather and peace
Drum and music
Loud and soft
What material is the drumhead of a djembe usually made from?
Goatskin
Plastic
Cowhide
Metal
How do you make different sounds on a djembe?
By hitting different parts of the drum with your hands.
By blowing air into the drum.
By shaking the drum like a maraca.
By pressing keys on the side of the drum.
The djembe is used in West African culture in which two ways?
For ceremonies and storytelling
For cooking and farming
For fishing and hunting
For building and painting
Why is the djembe important to African Americans?
It helps them reconnect with their culture and history and remember traditions lost during the slave trade.
It is used only for modern music performances in America.
It is a symbol of wealth and power in African American communities.
It is primarily played during sporting events.
Fill in the blank: The djembe is a ______-shaped drum from West Africa played by hand.
goblet
cylinder
box
cone
What does the djembe's name mean?
Dance together in joy
Gather together in peace
Play together in harmony
Sing together in unity
Fill in the blank: The djembe makes different sounds and connects people to their ______ and community.
culture
weather
food
music
Fill in the blank: A ______ is a goblet-shaped drum from West Africa played with bare hands.
djembe
tabla
bongo
conga
Fill in the blank: A ______ is a drinking glass with a foot and a stem.
goblet
mug
tumbler
jar
Fill in the blank: ______ refers to a Mande ethnic group located primarily in Mali.
Bambara
Zulu
Maasai
Igbo
Fill in the blank: ______ is wood from a dicotyledonous tree.
hardwood
softwood
bamboo
plywood
Fill in the blank: ______ is the skin of a goat, often used for leather or drumheads.
goatskin
sheepskin
pigskin
cowhide
Fill in the blank: ______ is the lowest range of musical notes.
bass
alto
tenor
soprano
Fill in the blank: ______ are a set of actions, often religious, performed according to a set order.
rituals
myths
prayers
festivals
According to the passage, what is the meaning of the Bambara saying "Anke djé, anke bé"?
only musicians can play
everyone gather together in peace
goatskin makes the best sound
drums are made of wood
What is one way the djembe is believed to connect people?
By encouraging them to travel to West Africa.
By teaching them to speak Bambara.
By showing them how to build drums.
By connecting them to their ancestors and the spiritual world.
According to the passage, where does the djembe originate from?
Eastern Europe
East Asia
South America
West Africa
The shape of the djembe drum contributes to the different sounds it produces by:
Allowing for a range of tones due to its goblet shape
Making it easier to carry during performances
Providing a flat surface for decoration
Ensuring it is always played with sticks
The djembe is more than just a musical instrument in what ways, according to the passage?
It serves as a tool for communication and community bonding.
It is only used for entertainment purposes.
It is primarily a decorative object.
It is exclusively played by professional musicians.
Playing the djembe helps African Americans reconnect with their culture and history by:
reviving traditional music and fostering a sense of heritage
promoting only modern music styles
disconnecting from ancestral roots
focusing solely on Western musical traditions
What is a common percussion instrument found in many bands and orchestras?
Violin
Trumpet
Drum
Guitar
Match the following
woodwind
clarinet
brass
trumpet
strings
violin
percussion
drum
percussion
tambourine
Name the instrument.
Maracas
Frijoles
Caracas
Mantecas
Which of the following is a stringed instrument?
trombone
saxophone
harp
timpani
What instrument does Squid ward play?
Bassoon
Oboe
Saxophone
Clarinet
