Reading Quiz for Global Perspectives: African Drumming

1. Question

   The syncopated rhythms of ragtime, blues, and jazz originated from which tradition(s)?

   A.

   European folk music

   B.

   traditional African music, especially drumming

   C.

   European Classical music

   D.

   Asian and Latin American folk music

   The syncopated rhythms of ragtime, blues, and jazz originated from which tradition(s)?

   Correct.

   Incorrect. See Global Perspectives: African Drumming in Chapter 24.

2. Question

   What is the term for the overlapping of various rhythmic formulas?

   A.

   monorhythm

   B.

   heterophony

   C.

   polyrhythm

   D.

   beat syncopation

   What is the term for the overlapping of various rhythmic formulas?

   Correct.

   Incorrect. See Global Perspectives: African Drumming in Chapter 24.

3. Question

   Among the overlapping rhythms in Yoruba drumming,

   A.

   one main drum beats a consistent, even pulse.

   B.

   an ensemble leader hits two sticks together to indicate the main beat.

   C.

   there is never one main pulse.

   D.

   a soloist never emerges.

   Among the overlapping rhythms in Yoruba drumming,

   Correct.

   Incorrect. See Global Perspectives: African Drumming in Chapter 24.