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POP MUSIC

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For people outside of Africa, African pop music is
A
the same as other pop music.
B
not usually very interesting.
C
entirely strange to them.
D
both familiar and different.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are eight characteristics that define African music: Polyrhythms, ostinato, the use of percussion, background shimmer, close connection with the music and language, participatory nature of the arts, a close connection with the performing arts, responsorial form.

Detailed explanation-2: -Probably the most outstanding characteristic of African music is its emphasis upon rhythm as well as upon a percussive concept of music performance.

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