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Mpe 103: Kenyan Dance Question Paper

Mpe 103: Kenyan Dance

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

DATE: Tuesday 6th February 2007
TIME: 10.30a.m-12,30p.m
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions.
1. (a) In traditional Kenya communities, Music and Dance was performed within a
socio-cultural context. Discuss this using Two relevant examples from any Two
Communities in Kenya.
[20 marks]
(b) Identify and explain Two occasions in contemporary Kenya, where traditional
Music and Dance is performed out of context.
[10 marks]
2. Explain how music and dance in traditional Kenyan Communities was used to
achieve the following:
(i)
Integration of society
(ii)
Conformity to social norms
(iii)
Continuity and stability of culture
(iv)
Communication
(v)
Entertainment.
[20 marks]
3. (a) Describe Two functions of musical instruments with reference to a performance
from any traditional Kenyan Community.
[5 marks]
(b) Identify and explain
(i)
Two significance of music and dance that are relevant to the contemporary
Society.
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(ii)
Two significance of Music and Dance that were relevant to traditional
Kenyan communities but not applicable to the contemporary society.
(iii)
Two significance of Music and Dance that are relevant to both traditional
Kenyan Communities and the contemporary society.
4. Explain four reasons why Contemporary Musicians should borrow from traditional
Music, for their music to remain meaningful and relevant to the society.
[20 marks]
5. Explain how the following factors have contributed to the development of traditional
Kenyan music.
(i)
Rural-urban migration
(ii)
Media
(iii)
Music festivals
(iv)
Tourism
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[20 marks]
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