How can drums be used for communication?

Music

The Sabar is a Senegalese drum that is played at many celebration events. Which of the following is not an event mentioned in the video?

Size does not affect the pitch of a drum.

The bigger the drum, the higher the pitch.

The smaller the drum, the higher the pitch.

How does the size of a drum influence its pitch?

A texture based on chords that accompanies a distinct melody line.

A texture consisting of a solo musical line.

Two or more melodies or parts that play at the same time, weaving in and out of each other.

A texture only used in West African music.

When two or more chords are played at the same time.

When two or more rhythms with different pulses are heard together.

Syncopation is a traditional West African percussion instrument

Syncopation is where you play on the down (strong, on) beats only

Syncopation is where you play on the weak (off) beats

Is where you can use other musicians' improvisations as your own

It is a strict musical technique with rules that must be followed

It is free; there are no right or wrong musical responses

Call and response with family and friends

Playing a song you already know backwards

Which of the following is NOT an improvisation technique covered in the lesson?

At the end of the call and response section

At the start of the improvisation section

Half way through the call and response section

A note played quieter than other notes in the bar