No, Rap is a 1960's term, meaning to talk. A rap session was a discussion. Let's rap about it meant "let's talk about it". In Rap music, the MC is literally talking over the music, or rapping to his audience.
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West African music is based in the ancient religions of the area. Drums and stringed instruments make up the characteristic qualities of West African music. It is a highly rhythmic style of music.
African drums are characterized by their rich tonal diversity, often produced through varied techniques such as slapping, tapping, and palm muting. Many African drums, like the djembe and conga, have a wide range of pitches and are used in complex polyrhythmic patterns that create intricate rhythmic frameworks. The use of call-and-response structures is also common, reflecting the communal and interactive nature of African music. Additionally, drums are often accompanied by other instruments and vocalizations, enhancing their rhythmic and melodic depth.
Two instruments that primarily focus on rhythm are the tambourine and the djembe. The tambourine, typically a hand-held percussion instrument, adds a jingle and beat to music through shaking and striking. The djembe, a West African drum, produces a variety of rhythmic sounds through different striking techniques. Both instruments enhance the rhythmic foundation of musical pieces without contributing melodic lines.
West African music is based in the ancient religions of the area. Drums and stringed instruments make up the characteristic qualities of West African music. It is a highly rhythmic style of music.
The clave rhythmic pattern is used in some African songs such as the rumba and conga de comparasa. Some other songs that use this type of rhythm include the mambo and salsa.
It grew out of African American traditions.
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West African music is based in the ancient religions of the area. Drums and stringed instruments make up the characteristic qualities of West African music. It is a highly rhythmic style of music.
La rumba originated in Cuba. It is a lively and rhythmic music and dance style that combines African and Spanish influences.
A uniquely American dance form, tap dance is the fusion of British Isles Clog and Step dancing with the rhythms of West African drumming (the tap sounds were used to replace the beats of the drums.) Consequently, African dance styles became more formal and diluted, while European elements became more fluid and rhythmic.
The new form of music that combined West African music with African American spirituals is known as "blues." Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, blues music incorporates elements such as call-and-response patterns, rhythmic complexity, and expressive lyrics, reflecting the experiences and struggles of African Americans. It laid the groundwork for various other music genres, including jazz, rock, and R&B.
Grinding, in terms of dance, originated in African American urban music and dance culture in the 1980s. It involves close and rhythmic body movements typically performed to hip-hop or electronic music. It has since become a popular dance movement around the world.
African drums are characterized by their rich tonal diversity, often produced through varied techniques such as slapping, tapping, and palm muting. Many African drums, like the djembe and conga, have a wide range of pitches and are used in complex polyrhythmic patterns that create intricate rhythmic frameworks. The use of call-and-response structures is also common, reflecting the communal and interactive nature of African music. Additionally, drums are often accompanied by other instruments and vocalizations, enhancing their rhythmic and melodic depth.
The meaning of the African Luhya word "Tsimbi" is Sins in English language.
A uniquely American dance form, the fusion of British Isles Clog and Step dancing with the rhythms of West African drumming (the tap sounds were used to replace the beats of the drums.) Consequently, African dance styles became more formal and diluted, while European elements became more fluid and rhythmic.
A uniquely American dance form, the fusion of British Isles Clog and Step dancing with the rhythms of West African drumming (the tap sounds were used to replace the beats of the drums.) Consequently, African dance styles became more formal and diluted, while European elements became more fluid and rhythmic.