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What type of instrument is a balafon?

  • String instrument
  • Pitched percussion instrument (correct)
  • Wind instrument
  • Unpitched percussion instrument

Which of the following instruments originated in traditional Yoruba music?

  • Djembe
  • Agogo (correct)
  • Balafon
  • Slit drum

What is the primary function of the atingting kon?

  • To accompany dance performances
  • To produce music for entertainment
  • To serve as a ceremonial object
  • To communicate between villages (correct)

The djembe is primarily played using what?

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What materials can rattles be made from?

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What distinguishes a slit drum from a regular drum?

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What is a key feature of the agogo?

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How is the sound of the atingting kon used in communication?

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What is the shekere primarily made from?

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Which percussion instrument is used for sending messages and announcements?

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What is a characteristic feature of membranophones?

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Which of the following describes body percussion?

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What does the lamellaphone consist of?

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Which of these instruments is specifically known as a 'thumb piano'?

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What material is often used in the construction of African drums?

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What enhances the emotional response in body percussion?

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What is the primary method of sound production in chordophones?

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Which of the following instruments is considered the ancestor of all string instruments?

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What type of sound does the musical bow produce?

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What is a key characteristic of the kora?

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Which instrument is shaped similarly to a modern guitar?

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The zeze is primarily played by which method?

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Which of these instruments typically consists of a single string and a curved stick?

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How does a player tune the strings of a lute?

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What defines aerophones?

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What material is typically used to make horns in Africa?

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How is the sound produced in single-reed pipes?

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What purpose do trumpets serve in African ceremonies?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding kudu horns?

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What unique feature is often found on African trumpets?

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What material can whistles be made from in Africa?

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What is a common belief associated with trumpets in African culture?

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Flashcards

Idiophones

Percussion instruments struck with mallets or against each other.

Balafon

West African xylophone made of wooden or bamboo bars.

Rattles

Percussion instruments that make sound by shaking.

Agogo

Yoruba single or double bell instrument. High-pitched.

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Atingting Kon

Slit gongs used for long-distance communication.

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Slit Drum

Hollow percussion instrument with slit(s) in the top.

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Djembe

West African goblet-shaped drum played with hands.

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Types of African Musical Instruments

Include instruments of strings, winds, percussion, and many others for solo or ensemble playing, specific to Africa.

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Shekere

A West African gourd drum with beads woven into a net covering the gourd.

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Axatse

A small gourd drum held by the neck and played between hand and leg.

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Rasp

A hand percussion instrument that creates rattling sounds by scraping notches on wood with a stick.

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Talking Drum

A drum used to send messages, announce events, and sometimes carry gossip or jokes. It's believed to connect with spirits.

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Lamellaphone

A percussion instrument with plucked tongues or keys mounted on a sound board.

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Mbira (Thumb Piano)

An African instrument with a wooden board and metal tines, played with thumbs.

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Body Percussion

Using your body as a musical instrument, like clapping, slapping, or shuffling.

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Chordophones

Musical instruments that produce sound by vibrating strings.

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Musical Bow

The ancestor of all string instruments, consisting of a single string attached to a curved stick.

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Earth Bow

A type of musical bow where the string is attached to a piece of wood and a hole in the ground.

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Lute

A stringed instrument with a resonating body, a neck, and one or more strings.

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Kora

Africa's most sophisticated harp, with features similar to a lute, made from a gourd and with 21 strings.

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Zither

A stringed instrument with varying sizes and shapes whose strings are stretched along its body.

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Zeze

An African fiddle played with a bow, a small wooden stick, or plucked with fingers, with one or two strings.

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Flutes in Africa

African flutes are often made from a single tube, closed at one end and blown like a bottle. They can be vertical or side-blown.

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Horns in Africa

Commonly made from elephant tusks or animal horns, African horns range in size and can be end-blown or side-blown.

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Kudu Horn

A type of horn made from the kudu antelope's horn, known for its mellow and warm sound, reflecting African musical traditions.

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Reed Pipes

Single-reed pipes, often made from hollow guinea corn or sorghum stems, with a reed flap that vibrates to create sound.

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Whistles in Africa

African whistles can be made from wood, horn, or clay, with various shapes and forms.

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African Trumpets

African trumpets can be crafted from wood, metal, animal horns, and even gourds, with diverse decorations, often used in ceremonies.

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Trumpets in Religion and Witchcraft

Some African tribes believe trumpets have magical powers to ward off evil spirits, cure diseases, and protect warriors.

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Study Notes

Musical Instruments of Africa

  • African music encompasses a wide range of instruments, including strings, winds, and percussion, similar to Western music.
  • Instruments are categorized for study:

A. Idiophones

  • These instruments are struck or played together.
    • Balafon: West African xylophone, originally from Asia, made from bamboo or wood bars.
    • Rattles: Made from various materials (seashells, metal, bones, etc.) often in single or multiple forms.
    • Agogo: Yoruba bells, with single or double bells.
    • Atingting Kon: Slit gongs, carved wood, used for communication between villages. Sound traveled for miles.
    • Slit drum: Hollow percussion, not a true drum (idiophone), with slits producing different pitches from varying sizes.
    • Djembe: West African goblet drum, played with hands.
    • Shekere: Gourd with woven beads, used in West Africa.
    • Rasp: Wood scraper instrument, creating rattling effects.

B. Membranophones

  • These instruments feature vibrating animal or other membranes (e.g., skin, leather).
    • Drums in various shapes (conical, cylindrical, etc.) are made of wood or other materials, played using sticks, hands, or both.

C. Lamellaphones

  • Plucked tongue instruments.
    • Mbira (thumb piano): African finger xylophone made of metal or wooden tines attached to a board.

D. Chordophones

  • Strings produce sounds through vibration.
    • Musical bow: Oldest African string instruments, curved stick with string, plucked or struck.
    • Lute: Similar to a guitar, with a neck, body, and strings, played by plucking. (e.g., konting, khalam, nkoni)
    • Kora: Harp-like instrument with 21 strings, held upright, played using fingers.
    • Zither: Stringed instrument with varying sizes, strings stretched along the body.

E. Aerophones

  • Instruments that produce sound using air.
    • Flutes: Vertical or side-blown, made from a single tube.
    • Horns/Trumpets: From animal horns or wood, used in various sizes and decorations.
    • Kudu horn: Type of antelope horn used in African music (e.g., in communal celebrations).
    • Reed pipes: Made from stems or hollowed wood, with a flap (reed) for vibration.
    • Whistles: Various materials, including wood and horn.
    • Trumpets: Various materials (wood, metal, animal horns). Often ceremonial.
    • Zeze: Fiddle with one or two strings, made from metal.

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Explore the diverse musical instruments of Africa through this engaging quiz. You'll learn about various types of instruments, including idiophones like the balafon, djembe, and shekere. Test your knowledge on how these instruments contribute to the rich musical heritage of African cultures.

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