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Classification Of African Musical Instruments Question Paper

Classification Of African Musical Instruments

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Music

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
MUSIC, BACHELOR OF EDUCATION MUSIC AND BACHELOR OF ARTS
MUSIC
MAE 212: CLASSIFICATION OF AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
DATE: Tuesday 22nd December, 2009 TIME: 11.00 a.m. ? 1.00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE and any other TWO.
1.
Explain the following terms as applied to the classification of Music Instruments
(a)
Systematic
(b)
Distribution
(c)
Arrangement
[30
marks]
2.
Using the classification flow-chart, developed by Sachs and Hornbostel,
distinguish between description organography and classification organology.

[20 marks]
3.
Explain the factors to consider when developing a classification system for
African
Music
Instruments.
[20
marks]
4.
Explain at least FIVE factors that affect the distribution of musical instruments in
Africa.

[20 marks]
5.
Giving reasons, classify any FIVE of the instruments listed below. Using the
Sachs and Hornbostel Classification System.
(i)
Wandindi
(ii)
Fulbe
Fiddle
(iii)
Amadinda
(iv)
Algaita
(v)
Orutin
(vi)
Gintang
(vii) Seperewa

[20 marks]

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