Rhythms of the world: African Drumming Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Name three typical African percussion instruments that could be found in the classroom.
A
Djembe
Dunun
Agogo
2
Q
What type of rhythms are often used in African Drumming?
A
Polyrhythms
3
Q
What is a cross rhythm
A
A complex type of polyrhythm which uses different ‘conflicting’ rhythms
4
Q
True or false? Call and response is often used in African Drumming.
A
True
5
Q
What is a ‘Master Drummer’?
A
A virtuosic musician who controls the piece and plays a ccore rhythm, around which the other rhythms fit
6
Q
Name 3 examples of common west african rhythms
A
Gahu
Akom
Doudoumba
