How are signals used to define the structure in some West African music?

Music

To make sure the audience knows who the master drummer is and to make sure everyone starts at the same time

To set the tempo and make sure everyone starts at the same time

To show the audience who the master drummer is

The main functions of the start signal are

You should prepare to play the 'unison response'

You should stop and wait to play the 'unison response'

The response should be the same as the call

When composing a call and response section

They should be improvised and should change each time

They should be similar with noticeably different endings

The djembe is one of the most popular instruments from the West African music tradition

West African music is only played in West Africa

West African music varies from country to country

Two strokes played almost simultaneously with an 'accent' on the first note

Two strokes played almost simultaneously with an 'accent' on the second note

Tone, bass and slap are all different strokes you play on a djembe. What is a flam?

Music, art and stories are passed down by ear through generations

The sheet music used to learn songs from West Africa

The player who leads the drum circle; this player plays the start/stop signal

The player who organises the group performances and arranges the music