What are the role of different percussion instruments, and how can we best describe their sounds?

In this lesson, we will explore the different percussion instruments of West Africa before composing using different textures and sonorities.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.The Sabar is a Senegalese drum that is played at many celebration events. Which of the following is not an event mentioned in the video?

1/4

Q2.How does the size of a drum influence its pitch?

2/4

Q3.Polyphonic texture describes

3/4

Q4.A polyrhythm is

4/4

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The Sabar is a Senegalese drum that is played at many celebration events. Which of the following is not an event mentioned in the video?

1/4

Q2.How does the size of a drum influence its pitch?

2/4

Q3.Polyphonic texture describes

3/4

Q4.A polyrhythm is

4/4

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Roles of different West African instruments

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Percussion instruments

1/5

Q2.What is/are the main role/s of tuned percussion instruments ?

2/5

Q3.Axatse, balafon, djembe, gankogui, sabar, talking drums are percussion instruments typically played in which continent?

3/5

Q4.What role might a balafon play in a West African ensemble?

4/5

Q5.How can you make the pitch of a rubber band higher?

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Roles of different West African instruments

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Percussion instruments

1/5

Q2.What is/are the main role/s of tuned percussion instruments ?

2/5

Q3.Axatse, balafon, djembe, gankogui, sabar, talking drums are percussion instruments typically played in which continent?

3/5

Q4.What role might a balafon play in a West African ensemble?

4/5

Q5.How can you make the pitch of a rubber band higher?

5/5

Lesson summary: What are the role of different percussion instruments, and how can we best describe their sounds?

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