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Flashcards by Grace Isaac, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Grace Isaac
about 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Where would African a capella be performed? | Religious ceremonies, weddings |
| How do the players know what to play? | Learned by ear ( oral tradition), following the soloist |
| What is the the typical structure of African a capella? | Very repetitive |
| What texture is used in African a capella? | Homophony, Call and response (antiphony) |
| How would you describe the melody? | Repetitive, phrases die away at the end and descend |
| What are the rhythms in African a capella like? | Complex, syncopated and follow natural rhythms of speech |
| Where does African a capella originate from? | Africa |
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