World Musics Test
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| A. hierarchical system of social organization based on hereditary status at birth, found in Indai and associated with HinduismB. throat or overtone singing from MongoliaC. multiple performers playing simultaneous variations of the same line of musicD. rhythmic relationship of words to melody; can by syllabic (one pitch per syllable) or melismatic (more than one pitch per syllable)E. round-bodied lute from turkeyF. group of bamboo “trumpets,” each capable of playing a single noteG. Spanish musical tradition featuring vocals with guitar accompaniment, characterized by passionate singing and vibrant rhythmH. small drum from Hawaii, usually made from a coconut shell with a fish skin faceI. classical ensemble from Thailand characterized by the use of melodic and rhythmic percussion and a double-reed aerophoneJ. Latin American ballroom dance as well as a song type emphasizing call-and-response vocal organizationK. derivative of mbube style, means “to walk like a cat,” softer, smoother, subdued dance styleL. poet/praise singer and oral historian from the Mandinka of Western AfricaM. “tiny islands”N. produces sound through air vibrationO. the study of signs and systems of signs, including musicP. Arabic/Turkish mode or system of rules and expectations for composition and improvQ. handheld frame drum with attached cymbals used in capoeira musicR. popular music style from Sub-Sarharan Africa known for its association with folk musicians who frequently played for drinks, including palm wineS. Thai teacher; linguistically associated with word “guru” found in HinduismT. term describing Australian aboriginal spiritual belief system and concept of creation |
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