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World Music Practice Sheet
- What is World Music?
World Music is a type of music that includes traditional music from many different cultures and countries around the world. It includes music from Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It is an umbrella term that covers a wide range of musical styles, including folk, traditional, and popular music.
- What are some common instruments used in World Music?
Some common instruments used in World Music include the African djembe drum, the Indian sitar, the Chinese guzheng, the Brazilian berimbau, the Cuban maracas, the Irish tin whistle, the Greek bouzouki, and the Middle Eastern oud.
- What is the difference between folk music and traditional music?
Folk music is music that is passed down orally from generation to generation and is usually associated with a particular culture or region. Traditional music is music that has been around for a long time, but may not necessarily be passed down orally. It is often composed by a single artist or group of musicians, and is typically more formalized than folk music.
- Name three famous World Music artists.
Some famous World Music artists include:
- Ravi Shankar (Indian sitar player)
- Youssou N'Dour (Senegalese singer-songwriter)
- Miriam Makeba (South African singer and activist)
- What is the difference between rhythm and tempo?
Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and silences in music. It is how the music is organized and the way it is felt when it is played. Tempo is the speed of the music, or how fast or slow it is played.
