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What are used to organize music in African drumming?
Repetition
and
cyclic rhythms
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What is an ostinato in music?
A repeated
rhythm
pattern
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How does a master drummer contribute to a performance?
By giving
musical cues
to change
rhythms
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What is the role of syncopation in African music?
To create
rhythmic interest
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What is the typical number of pitches in African melodies?
Four
to
seven
pitches
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How is pitch determined in African drumming?
By the
tuning
of the drums
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What is the basic form of African vocal music?
Choral singing known as
call and response
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What is a common vocal technique used by African singers?
Singing in
thirds
, fourths, or
fifths
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What is the purpose of vocables in African singing?
To express
emotions
through sounds
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What is the term for singing without instrumental accompaniment?
A cappella
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How does the master drummer enhance his solo performance?
By using
accents
and a demanding style
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How many players typically make up a West African drum ensemble?
3-5
players
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What type of texture is created by interlocking rhythms in drum ensembles?
A thick and complex
polyphonic
texture
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What are the dynamics of African drumming typically like?
Loud
or
very
loud
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What does the master drummer control during a performance?
The
tempo
and
rhythm
changes
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What is the purpose of accelerando in African drumming?
To speed up the
tempo
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How does the structure of African drumming pieces vary?
It depends on the
master drummer
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How is African drumming traditionally passed down?
Via
oral tradition
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What is the cultural context of African drumming?
It is performed at
celebrations
and gatherings
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What traditional drums are popular in African music?
Djembe
,
talking drum
, and
dundun
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How has modern technology impacted traditional African music?
It allows
high-quality
recordings
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What are some typical instruments used in African music?
Dundun
,
djembe
, and
maracas
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What remains a key feature of African drumming?
Rhythm
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