Instruments
Rhythms
Types of Music
Facts
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100
Which of these instruments is NOT an African instrument?
Djembe
Maracas
Gankogui
Mbira
Maracas
100
What is an ostinato?
One rhythm played multiple times (a pattern that repeats)
100
What type of African music has music embedded in every aspect of life?
Traditional
100
True or False: There are over 1,000 languages spoken in Africa?
True
100
Name this instrument
Caxixi
200
Name the instrument
Djembe
200
What is a polyrhythm?
Different rhythms played at the same time
200
What type of African music uses call and response?
Both
200
What is the oldest musical instrument in Africa?
Drum
200
Name two string instruments used in Africa
Kora, Benga, KIrar, Adungu, Bolon
300
Name the instrument
Axatse
300
When are multiple instruments playing the same thing?
Ostinato
300
What type of African music uses polyrhythms?
Both
300
What are two important elements in African music?
Dance and chants
300
What three genres are fused together to create Afro-Fusion?
Hip-Hop, Reggae, and Rhythm & Blues (R&B)
400
Name this instrument
Gankogui
400
When are multiple instruments playing different patterns?
Polyrhythm
400
Which modern African music style uses improvisation?
Afro-Jazz
400
How many types of modern African music are there?
6
400
How does Highlife blend traditional African music with Western elements?
Incorporates elements of traditional African rhythms with Western instruments
500
Name this instrument
Talking drum
500
What is the importance of rhythm in African music?
Multiple rhythms are played simultaneously
500
Which modern African music style uses Hip-Hop inspiration?
Afro-Beats
500
Name 1 traditional African instrument
Djembe, gankogui, axatse, etc.
500
What are common elements found in Afro-Pop?
Infectious beats and catchy melodies