Practice Traditional Instruments (2.1.2) - Unit 2: Music Across Cultures - Global Perspectives
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Question 1 Easy

What type of instrument is a djembe?

💡 Hint: Think about its shape and function.

Question 2 Easy

Who typically plays the kora?

💡 Hint: Consider those who tell stories in African culture.

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Question 1

What is a djembe?

A string instrument
A goblet-shaped drum
A wind instrument

💡 Hint: Consider its physical characteristics.

Question 2

True or False: The kora has 21 strings.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall details about the kora.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Research how the djembe has influenced contemporary music in other cultures. Compare its use in one culture to its traditional use in African music.

💡 Hint: Look for fusion genres that incorporate African rhythms.

Challenge 2 Hard

Write an analysis on the cultural importance of griots in modern African societies and their role in preserving oral history.

💡 Hint: Explore various ways griots use storytelling today.

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