Sample Test
Matching: Match the instrument with its description by placing the letter of the
definition in the space preceding the instrument name.
1. _____ Feli A. Musical bow
2. _____ Gbung gbung B. Harp-lute found in West Africa
3. _____ Nyeng-nyeng C. Triangular frame-zither
4. _____ Koning D. Goblet-shaped drum played by master
drummer
5. _____ Kora E. Rattles added to an instrument
6. _____ Ghong-kpala F. two headed cylindrical drum
Multiple Choice: Place the letter of the correct answer in the blank preceding the
question.
7. _____ The person who organizes and leads epic performances is the (a)
Questioner; (b) Epic-pourer; (c) Song catcher; (d) Village chief
8. _____ The generic term for men’s secret society in Kpelle cuture is: (a) Tomo; (b)
Muu; (c) Poro; (d) Sande.
9. _____ The generic term for women’s secret society in Kpelle cuture is: (a) Tomo;
(b) Muu; (c) Poro; (d) Sande.
10. ____ Singers who embellish the performance with added ostinato patterns are the
(a) owl-raising-people; (b) Epic-pourer; (c) chorus; (d) Questioner.
11. ____ Epics recounting the adventures of the Kpelle superhuman hero are referred
to as: (a) Tomo; (b) Woi-meni-pele; (c) Kuu; (d) Kutidingo.
12. _____ Transverse horns made of wood or ivory played by royal musicians is the
(a) Pele; (b) Tomo; (c) Turu; (d) Kora
True-false: Indicate whether the following statements are true or false by placing a
T or F in the space preceding the statement.
13. _____ “Cutting the edge” refers to a concluding gesture to indicate a performance
has finished.
