What is the function of music in Africa?

Answer 1

African music has many functions, including a way of communication and also a way of celebration. Music in Africa is used at funerals, weddings and other important celebrations throughout the year. Music is also a way of bringing communities together, as the elders of the community teach the young people how to play instruments such as djembe drums just by playing to the young people. Music is passed on through generations by people learning by ear, there is no music involved.

Answer 2

African music is played because, in tribes, they have diffrent calls in their music to identifiy the different tribes. No two tribes calls are the same. They also play their music to please the spirits and also at important occasions. But some forms of African music especialy the drum, is used for (in ancient times) communication.

Answer 3

Usually you play on them, mostly like percussion, rythms and that stuff.

Answer 4

Much the same as any type of music.

Its just their tradition. They use it to preform rituals as well.

Answer 5

Because African Villages speak different Languages, They use the drums to communicate to other villages.

Answer 6

Celebrations, Birthdays, and other exciting events and things

Answer 7

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