How did the Nigerian government respond to his music?

They terrorized his family, beat and imprisoned him

How does one become a "jali"?

They must be born into the profession

What was the legacy of Fela Kuti?

He combined African heritage with different genres of music

A short, repeated musical pattern

What was Fela Kuti protesting?

Military Dictatorships, Oppression against the poor

What materials are African rattles made of?

Baskets, Gourds, Seed Pods, and Beads

What is tonal language?

Words have different meanings based on their inflection

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Sub-Saharan African Music

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1
How did the Nigerian government respond to his music?
They took away his right to travel
They beat him and took his child
They terrorized his family, beat and imprisoned him
They banned all of his concerts
2
What are the strings of a Kora made of?
Leather or Nylon
Nylon or Cat Gut
Nylon or String
Leather or Steel
3
Which instrument is NOT an idiophone?
Rattle
Gong
Bells
Kora
4
What is an African xylophone mounted on?
A metal frame
A table
A gourd
A zucchini
5
What are the keys on an African xylophone made of?
Wood
Metal
Plastic
Ivory
6
How does one become a "jali"?
They must be born into the profession
They must be able to sing and dance
They must be chosen by the tribe
They must audition
7
How did Fela's mother inspire him?
She was a social activist
She was also a musician
She joined the Army
She made a lot of money
8
Which instrument is an example of an idiophone?
Drum
Rattle
Piano
Kora
9
What type of animal skin is traditionally used to make the Kora?
Zebra
Antelope
Wild Boar
Lion
10
The Kora is a hybrid between which two instruments
Guitar and Piano
Lute and a Rattle
Harp and a Lute
Harp and a Drum
11
What was the legacy of Fela Kuti?
He played with Duke Ellington
His music was not polyrhythmic
He combined African heritage with different genres of music
He was an excellent president
12
Which traditional way of life is NOT important to most Africans?
Adoption
Nomadic Herding
Hunting and gathering
Farming
13
Define: Ostinato
The rhythm of African music
An african musical game
A short, repeated musical pattern
An opera singer from Africa
14
What was Fela Kuti protesting?
Oppression against the poor, and hunger
Communism and Apartheid
Military Dictatorships, Oppression against the poor
Corruption and Small Businesses
15
What materials are African rattles made of?
Beads, Animal Parts, Dirt
Baskets, Gourds, Seed Pods, and Beads
Baskets, Gourds, Seed Pods, Plants
Baskets, Gourds, Trash
16
How many strings does the Kora have?
7
14
20
21
17
Who inspired Fela Kuti's music?
Black Panthers and Malcom X
Black Lions and Malcom X
Black Panthers and Nelson Mandela
Malcom X and communists
18
Which instrument is a member of the membranophone family?
Harp
Rattle
Flute
Drums
19
What are the two main functions of music in West Africa?
Entertainment and Dance
Entertainment and Ritual Sacrifice
History and Dance
Entertainment and history
20
What is tonal language?
When two languages share the same words
Words have different meanings based on their inflection
When body movements accompany the meaning of certain words
Words have the same meaning despite a different inflection
21
Define: Responsorial Forms
Music for Festivals
Call and Response Music
Music for religious occasions
African Drumming Music

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