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Musi 120:Music And Dance Of Kenya August 2010 Question Paper

Musi 120:Music And Dance Of Kenya August 2010

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KABARAK UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2009/2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
COURSE CODE: MUSI 120

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other Two
1. Listen to the following FIVE music excerpts. Each excerpt will be played twice with an
interval of 30 seconds between each play. With reference to the excerpt, answer the
following;
i) Identify the community that performs the genre.
ii) Name the genre of the performance.
iii) Name the socio-economic activity associated with the performance.
iv) Identify the instruments and artifacts used in the performance.
v) Describe the rhythmic features in the performance.
vi) Describe the melodic features in the performance. (30 marks)

2. a) Describe five main features of the Abagusii Lyre. (10 marks)
b) Discuss any five factors that influence the distribution of traditional musical
instruments in Kenya. (10 marks)

3. Using ten relevant examples from Kenyan communities, distinguish between Use and
Function of the traditional Kenyan music and dance. (20 marks)

4. a) Explain any two of the following terms as used in the study of music and dance.
(10 marks)
i) Neo-folk music
ii) Art forms
iii) Acculturation
iv) Musical idiom

b) Briefly explain any two of the following traditional dances. (10 marks)
i) Lokilel
ii) Gonda
iii) Ngaga
iv) Shimbo

5. “The emergence of contemporary dances is a threat to the survival of African indigenous
dances.” Discuss. (20 marks)

Musi 120:Music And Dance Of Kenya August 2010 Question Paper

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