Koko

Question 1

What is the name of the structure

Answer 1

Cyclic structure 
(in a circle)

Question 2

Name the key this piece played in

Answer 2

G flat

Question 3

Name 2 Tonality features

Answer 3

Diatonic, Virtuostic

Question 4

Name some features of the melody

Answer 4

Repetition, Ostinato, Improvisation, Call & Response

Question 5

Name the four different types of African drums

Answer 5

Djembe, Dundun, Talking drum and Donno

Question 6

Name the instruments played in this piece

Answer 6

Balaphons, vocals- solo and choir.

African drums- Djembe, Donno, Dundun and Talking drum

Question 7

Name the rhythmic features of Yiri

Answer 7

Repetition, Ostinato, Polyrhythm, Cross rhythms, Syncopation, free tempo, moderato,
fast notes-demi semi quavers, constant speed and steady beat.

Question 8

Name some drumming techniques

Answer 8

1) Fingers open/closed on skin of drum 2) Can play on the edge of the drum 3) can play using sticks 4) Can dampen skin to mute.

Question 9

Name some aspects of musical style

Answer 9

Improvised, Traditional, tribes play this type of music during celebrations.

Question 10

Where is the Koko group from?

Answer 10

Burkino Faso, Africa