West African Music

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What type of instrument is the Kora?

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Chordophone

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What is the Kora made from?

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A Gourd and Leather

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How many strings does the Kora have?

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21

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The Kora player can play both melody and harmony together

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True

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The Kora has a five octave range

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False

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The Kora sounds like what instruments? Options: Banjo, Harp and Guitar; Tuba, Trumpet and Trombone; Piano, Organ and Harpsichord; Flute, Recorder and Oboe

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Banjo, Harp and Guitar

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The Kora is played by a musician known as a what?

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Griot

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Kora players include what in their music?

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History

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The Kora is played how?

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With the thumb and forefinger

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What type of instrument is the Djembe?

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Membranophone