How is music in some West African countries taught and learnt?

In this lesson, we will explore more features of African music. What is a griot? What is the role of music in West African society? We will learn the answers to these questions in this lesson, and have an opportunity to be a griot!

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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.What is ternary form?

A structure with a section (A) that repeats after a contrasting (B) section. A structure that alternates between a refrain and episodes. A structure used in pop songs with intro, verse, chorus and outro sections.

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Q2.How can we turn two sections into a ternary (ABA) form?

Add a C section. Compose a new section. Repeat the first A section at the end.

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Q3.What is a 'link' section?

A short part of music that connects one section to another. The ropes that connect the skin of the djembe to the wood. A stop signal.

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Q4.How can we add interest to a structure?

Develop the section that repeats. Remove the B section. Change songs half way through.

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Q5.Which of the following is not a way to develop a section?

Remove the entire section Change sonority Add or remove notes Change dynamics

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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.What is ternary form?

1/5

Q2.How can we turn two sections into a ternary (ABA) form?

Add a C section. Compose a new section. Repeat the first A section at the end.

2/5

Q3.What is a 'link' section?

A short part of music that connects one section to another. The ropes that connect the skin of the djembe to the wood. A stop signal.

3/5

Q4.How can we add interest to a structure?

Develop the section that repeats. Remove the B section. Change songs half way through.

4/5

Q5.Which of the following is not a way to develop a section?

Remove the entire section Change sonority Add or remove notes Change dynamics

5/5

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Q1.What is a griot?

It is another name for a drummer, who teaches music. It is a specific type of song, that is taught through an oral tradition. It is a person who communicates stories through generations by an oral tradition.

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Q2.How do you become a griot?

You have to be born a griot. It is inherited. You can apply to be a griot when you are old enough. You can volunteer to be a griot at any age.

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Q3.At what occasion would music not usually be played?

When dinner is ready Baptism Funeral Wedding

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Q4.What is an oral tradition?

The passing of information from generation to generation. The passing of information from one community to another. The tradition of only singing and not talking.

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Q5.What is western notation?

A tradition whereby music is learned by call and response. A grid that contains symbols and shapes showing us where to play the notes. A system of visually represented music we hear on a stave using various symbols.

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How is music in some West African countries taught and learnt? - End Quiz

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

Q1.What is a griot?

1/5

Q2.How do you become a griot?

You have to be born a griot. It is inherited. You can apply to be a griot when you are old enough. You can volunteer to be a griot at any age.

2/5

Q3.At what occasion would music not usually be played?

When dinner is ready Baptism Funeral Wedding

3/5

Q4.What is an oral tradition?

The passing of information from generation to generation. The passing of information from one community to another. The tradition of only singing and not talking.

4/5

Q5.What is western notation?

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How is music in some West African countries taught and learnt?

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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