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Chapter 9
Rhyming Singers of the Bahamas
Chapter at a Glance
Listen to This First
Texture: Monophony versus Polyphony
Intoning Melody
Historical Context: Bob Marley and the Birth of Reggae
Word-Music Relationships
Chapter Objectives
After reading this chapter and listening to the work, students should be able to:
9.2 Distinguish call-and-
9.5 Discuss Bob Marley and the beginning of reggae.
Key Concepts
polyphony, call-and-response, syncretism, polytextuality, intonation
Chapter Highlight: Polyphony
Polyphony is a worldwide phenomenon and an important element of much African and
African-influenced music.
Chapter Summary
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predominantly in the repetition of phrases, organized into couplets.
Listening Guide
first section features call-and-response, with four phrases. The responses are in
MyMusicLab Resources
Automated Listening Guide: Rhyming Singers of the Bahamas:
Discussion Topics and Critical Thinking Questions
6. What is the historical significance of the Rhyming Singers of the Bahamas? What
7. Compare and contrast the singing styles of the Rhyming Singers of the Bahamas with
another example from Part 1 or 2. How might the singing techniques, ways of learning
music, and pieces themselves reflect the structure of the different societies
considered?
Activities and Exercises
3. Have students discuss the examples of call-and-response from their own Connect
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so, describe them.
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Journaling Prompt
k about when