Year 5
To learn ostinato patterns inspired by West African drumming
Year 5
To learn ostinato patterns inspired by West African drumming
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will be introduced to West African drumming traditions, and the opportunity to practise and perform ostinatos and signals.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What does call and response mean?
When a musician picks up the telephone
When musicians shout across an ensemble
Q2.
Which of these instruments is typically featured in West African music?
Bassoon
Q3.
Which of these materials is NOT typically used to make a djembe drum?
Skin (traditionally goat-skin)
Wood (traditionally a carved out trunk)
Q4.
What is an ostinato?
A city in West Africa
A flavour of ice-cream
Q5.
What is used to start and stop a drumming performance?
A conductor
A count in