How does some West African music exploit the elements rhythm, texture and sonority?

Music

A texture when a melody is accompanied by chords

A texture where multiple interweaving layers are played at the same time

When two rhythms with different pulses are played at the same time

A sequence or pattern of long and short notes

The different sounds an instrument or voice can make. The tone or quality of a sound.

The layers of sound created when playing together or separately throughout a song.

A texture that consists of a solo musical line

A texture where a melody is accompanied by by chords

A texture with two or more melodies or parts that play at the same time, weaving in and out of each other

A texture where a melody is accompanied by chords

A texture with two or more melodies or parts that play at the same time, weaving in and out of each other.

A pattern of sounds of different lengths (long or short)

The different sounds an instrument can make. The quality or character of a sound

The layers of sound created when playing together or separately throughout a song. E.g. ‘homophonic’.

A scale that is only used in West African music.

A scale that uses only the pitches in a specific key.

A scale that uses pitches outside of the key.

What is the definition of a diatonic scale?

What is the definition of a pentatonic scale?

What other style is mentioned as also using the pentatonic scale in the lesson?

Melodies are played on the percussion instruments.

Melodies can be sung or played on an instrument.

How is melody used in some West African music?