the Song
Definitions
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What is the FORM of Funga Alafia?

AABA

100

"the words of a song"

LYRICS

200

Where is the song from?

Liberia, West Africa

200

"a repeated musical phrase or rhythm (used to accompany a melody)"

OSTINATO

300

Sing the A section of Funga Alafia

Funga Alafia, Ashe Ashe

Funga Alafia, Ashe Ashe

300

"a series of notes arranged in a logical order"

MELODY

400

What does the song mean?  What is the purpose?

A welcome and peace song; welcomes visitors to your home

400

"a (non-melodic) pattern in time

RHYTHM

500

Sing the B section of Funga Alafia

Ashe Ashe, Ashe Ashe

500

"the structure of a musical composition – how the sections of music is organized"

FORM

600

 2 Players:  Play the CUPS ostinato

Judges?

600

"a series of pitches played at the same time that create chords"

Harmony

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