What is a traditional shekere made from?
A dried out gourd
What is the modern name for Taiko?
Kumi-daiko
Where is Taiko drumming from?
Japan
What two sounds can the surdo drum make?
open and closed
What type of instrument does the Balafon resemble?
The wooden xylophone
How is taiko different than most other drumming?
You use your whole body
What is a chocalho?
A shaker made of bells
How many Dunduns are in the family?
3
Where did the Djembe originate?
The Mali Empire
What is a slit drum made of?
Wood or Bamboo
What type of drum is the Caixa (cash-ah)?
Snare drum
How do you make a talking drum talk?
Crush the side of it while playing
How many keys are on the Balafon
16-27
What language do they speak in Brazil?
Portuguese
How many countries are there in Africa
54
Where do children usually learn taiko in Japan?
School or community groups
What is the name of the Samba percussion section?
Bateria
What country is samba music from?
Brazil
What three sounds can the Djembe make?
Bass, tone, and slap
What two temples used taiko drumming in their rituals?
Shinto and Buddhist
How many different tones does the Gankogui Bell have?
2 - one high and one low
What is an Apito?
A whistle used to signal the band
Who plays the Repinique in a Bateria?
The leader