World Music – African drumming, Indian classical, samba
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World Music – African drumming, Indian classical, samba
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Instructions: Read each question carefully and provide your answers in the spaces provided. For multiple choice questions, circle the correct answer. For short answer questions, write your response in the lines provided. For true/false questions, indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A
Multiple Choice Questions
Select the correct answer for each question.
1.
Which of the following is a common instrument in African drumming?
AA) Sitar
BB) Djembe
CC) Marimba
DD) Bongo
2.
What is the primary function of rhythm in African drumming?
AA) To create harmony
BB) To support dance
CC) To tell a story
DD) To provide melody
3.
Which of the following is NOT a form of Indian classical music?
AA) Hindustani
BB) Carnatic
CC) Flamenco
DD) Dhrupad
4.
Samba originated in which country?
AA) Cuba
BB) Brazil
CC) Argentina
DD) Jamaica
5.
Which of the following instruments is commonly used in samba music?
AA) Gamelan
BB) Berimbau
CC) Pandeiro
DD) Tabla
6.
What is a key characteristic of Indian classical music performances?
AA) Fixed compositions only
BB) Improvisation
CC) No use of melody
DD) Focus solely on rhythm
7.
African drumming often involves which of the following rhythmic patterns?
AA) Simple 4/4 time
BB) Polyrhythms
CC) Only one rhythm per piece
DD) Strictly syncopated rhythms
8.
What is a 'raga' in Indian classical music?
AA) A type of drum
BB) A melodic framework
CC) A dance form
DD) A musical scale
9.
What does the term 'batucada' refer to in samba music?
AA) A slow samba rhythm
BB) A specific samba dance
CC) A style of samba percussion
DD) A type of samba song
10.
Which of the following is a significant cultural event associated with samba?
AA) Diwali
BB) Mardi Gras
CC) Carnival
DD) Oktoberfest
B
True/False Questions
Circle True or False for each statement.
1.
Samba is traditionally performed only during Carnival.
2.
In Indian classical music, the tabla is primarily a melodic instrument.
3.
Polyrhythms are an important aspect of African drumming.
C
Short Answer Questions
Answer each question in the space provided.
1.
Describe the role of call and response in African drumming traditions.
2.
Name two instruments commonly used in Indian classical music and describe their roles.
3.
What are some of the social functions of samba music in Brazilian culture?
4.
Explain the significance of improvisation in Indian classical music.
5.
What cultural influences can be observed in African drumming styles?
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- 4/14/2025
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