Senior Project Advisor
Anastasio, Angelo, 1914-
Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Spring 1984
Keywords
drumming, dance, talking drums, ethnomusicology
Abstract
Yoruba drumming incorporates tones, linguistic features, and complex multi-part rhythmic patterns to create overarching musical structures. Drumming and concomitant dancing accompany political, community, entertainment, and ceremonial events; and play an integral role in creating dynamic Yoruba social life.
Department
Anthropology
Recommended Citation
Thompson, Robert L. (Robert Lynn), "Yoruba Drums" (1984). WWU Honors College Senior Projects. 231.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/wwu_honors/231
Subjects - Topical (LCSH)
Folk music--Nigeria; Yoruba (African people)--Nigeria--Music; Music--Nigeria--History and criticism; Drum language
Geographic Coverage
Nigeria
Genre/Form
student projects; term papers
Type
Text
Rights
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Language
English
Format
application/pdf