Instrumentation Flashcards
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Q
What is a djembe?
A
A drum shaped like a goblet played with both hands - this is an example of a membranophone
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Q
What is a balafon?
A
Similar to a xylophone as it is made of wooden bars that are tuned to different pitches - gourds hang from beneath the bars to make the instrument sound more resonant - this is an example of an idiophone
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Q
What is a talking drum?
A
A drum that is played with a hooked stick and imitates speech by creating different pitches and slides
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Q
What do all members of koko do as they play their instruments
A
Sing (although the band is split into a soloist and chorus)
