African Music

5. A wind instrument similar to the oboe, featured in ceremonies.
6. An important part of African culture, performed at weddings, to celebrate warriors, religious practices, etc.
7. The most known drum in Africa; it has 2 membranes attached by strings; it is used to make different tones to communicate.
10. A type of drum where the upper region of wood is wider that the bottom.
11. A welcome song that means "we greet you in peace"
13. Made of two rows of metal strips placed on a wooden resonator; it looks similar to the kalimba.
14. The longest river in the world.
15. When the group echoes a leader.
17. The group of instruments most commonly heard in African music; it's made up of drums, shakers, and other idiophones.

1. A type of African xylophone
2. When the notes do NOT fall on the strong beats.
3. These normally have a moral or lesson at the end; they are accompanied by music.
4. Also known as the thumb piano; it was metal strips placed on a round wooden resonator.
8. A shaker that consists of a net woven with beads, placed around a gourd; one of the most famous shakers in Africa.
9. To make it up on the spot.
12. A drum that resembles jars used to carry water; it is made from clay.
16. African melodies are often _______ and simple.