African Revision - Verse 1

What are the phrase lengths in verse 1?

• 9

  9

  9

  8

• 9

  8

  9

  9

The melody of verse 1 is mainly ​ (a)  

• conjunct
• disjunct

The harmony in verse 1 is mostly how many chords per bar?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the texture of verse 1?

• Monophonic

• Unison

• Homophonic

• Polyrhythmic

The melody in verse 1 follows the rhythmic patterns of the lyrics, this creates what type of rhythm?

The melody is mainly ​ (a)   with ​ (b)   at the end of phrases 1 and 3

• syllabic
• melisma's

What is heard at the end of EVERY phrase in verse 1?

• Drum fill

• Riff A

• Riff B

• Melisma

True or false: the melody is generally low pitched in the singers voice

• True

• False

What is heard at the end of phrase 4 to lead into the chorus?

• Riff A

• Riff B

• Drum fill

Select the two phrases that use backing vocals in verse 1

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4