Practice Music Of Africa (2.1) - Unit 2: Music Across Cultures - Global Perspectives
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Music of Africa

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Question 1 Easy

What is polyrhythm?

💡 Hint: Think about how different rhythms can play at the same time.

Question 2 Easy

Name one traditional instrument used in African music.

💡 Hint: These are common in many African musical traditions.

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Question 1

What is the main feature of polyrhythm in African music?

A focus on a single beat
Multiple simultaneous rhythms
Simple rhythmic patterns

💡 Hint: Think about how African music often layers different sounds.

Question 2

True or False: Call and response is only a musical technique and has no social relevance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember how this technique brings people together.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how polyrhythm contributes to the cultural identity of a community in Africa.

💡 Hint: Consider the diversity of rhythms and how they relate to community structures.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a project that would revive interest in traditional African music within modern communities.

💡 Hint: Think about how nostalgia and engagement can attract public interest.

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