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What is the major difference between African and European polymeter?
What is the major difference between African and European polymeter?
- The sharing of downbeat (correct)
- The presence of soul gospel-style music
- The use of animal horns as instruments
- The use of handclaps and body movements in performances
What is the significance of the drums in African music and dance performances?
What is the significance of the drums in African music and dance performances?
- They contain the spirits that guide the player (correct)
- They are used primarily for soulful singing
- They imitate sounds from nature
- They are made from animal horns and tusks
Who is known as the 'Godfather of Soul'?
Who is known as the 'Godfather of Soul'?
- Ray Charles
- Yoon Jeonghan
- James Brown (correct)
- D. Maracatu
What is a major characteristic of African singing?
What is a major characteristic of African singing?
Which section is considered the most important in African music?
Which section is considered the most important in African music?
What is the role of professional musicians in Africa?
What is the role of professional musicians in Africa?
Which genre of music evolved in the United States between the 1950s and 1960s?
Which genre of music evolved in the United States between the 1950s and 1960s?
What is the primary focus of 'Maracatu' rhythm?
What is the primary focus of 'Maracatu' rhythm?
What is a common characteristic of African musical instruments?
What is a common characteristic of African musical instruments?
What is a significant feature of soul music with secular lyrics?
What is a significant feature of soul music with secular lyrics?
What plays a minor role in African music?
What plays a minor role in African music?
Which instrument is prominently used in African music?
Which instrument is prominently used in African music?
What is used to communicate, entertain, and accompany worship activity in African music?
What is used to communicate, entertain, and accompany worship activity in African music?
What type of rhythm is easily identified in African music?
What type of rhythm is easily identified in African music?
What are the significant purposes of music in African culture and traditions?
What are the significant purposes of music in African culture and traditions?
Which style allows for the possibility of parallel intervals in African music?
Which style allows for the possibility of parallel intervals in African music?
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