MUSIC- AFFRICAN MUSIC Flashcards
(15 cards)
performed through singing with or without instrument
african music
the us of Ostinato
melody
can be easily identified through percussion instrument or the use of human body
Upbeat rhythm
groups were called “nacao” which means nation
maracatu
these are the center of almost all music and dance performances
drums
an independent part on a single melody by two or more instruments or singers.
heterophony
a musical form of the late 19th century that has had deep roots in African American communities. “deep south”
blues
Refers to gospel-style music with secular lyrics.
soul
godfather of soul
james brown
succession of two distinct musical phrases. lead singer announces an opening phrase or call and the chorus utters a short response.
call and response
normally associated with a deeply religious person, refers here to a Negro spiritual, a song form by African migrants to America who became enslaved by its white communities.
spiritual
a term used to describe the fusion of West African with black American music.
afrobeat
a musical genre from Nigeria in the Yoruba tribal style to wake up the worshippers after fasting during the Muslim holy feast of Ramadan.
Apala
a popular musical genre from Salvador, Bahia, and Brazil.
axe
a popular musical genre from Salvador, Bahia, and Brazil.
juju
