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MR.1970.1.2-A2
Basic facts:
country |
province |
region |
village |
people |
group |
date |
collector |
Mozambique | Inhambane | Zavala | | Chopi | | 1955 | Hugh Tracey |
Language and title:
original language: Chopi
title in original language: Msitso Wombidi (analysis)
title in English:
Musical composition:
type | # performers | instrument (type) | singing voice |
Solo | 1 | (rattle) |
- |
Group | 15 | Timbila (xylophone) |
- |
Solo | 1 | Debiinda (xylophone) |
- |
Characteristics:
general:
function: dance song
length: 3:08 min.
Performers:
Komukomu Wa Simbe
Fragment:
not available online
Remarks:
"The Sound of Africa Series - Sons d'Afrique Series"
Reference AMA. TR-2
Ngodo of Regulo Banguza
This analysis demonstrated the left and right hand technique of Komukomu whose instrument is featured against the background of the orchestra. The Debinda, bass instrument is also featured
Tempo:
|
average | 149.31 |
median | 150 |
minimum | 117.65 |
maximum | 187.5 |
standaard deviation | 12.91 |
regression factor | -0.08 |
|
Pitch:
Tessitura

Octave reduced tone scale

All pitch candidates

Melodic progress (fragment)