Koko Flashcards

1
Q

is the melody hexatonic or diatonic

A

hexatonic

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2
Q

describe the texture

A

starts of monophonic then goes to hetrophonic then ends polyphonic

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3
Q

describe the structure

A

cyclic structure

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4
Q

rhythm

A

polly rhythm
cross rhythm
syncopation
steady speed free tempo

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5
Q

name the instruments

A

african drums : djembe dundun donno
balaphones
vocals:
choir and solo

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6
Q

tonality of this piece

A

G flat
diatonic
virtuostic

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7
Q

describe the melody

A

tremolo
call and response
improvisation

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8
Q

other info

A
dampenin the skin (muting)
fingers open fingers closed
this piece is improvised
oral tradition
drums were used to pass messages to other tribes
group koko are fromm burkino gaso
its for celebrations
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