... a immense influence from the Islamic faith which extends across the savanna region and down the east coast. Within African music, there are many types of percussion instruments, including the drums, clap-sticks, bells, rattles, slit gongs, struck gourds and clay pots, stamping tubes, and xylophones. There are two basic ... from animal skins. There are many types of African drums which range from drum-chimes, friction drums, and the tension drums. African wind instruments include flutes, whistles, oboes, and trumpets. Panpipe ensembles are seen in Central Africa, and globular flutes made f...

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... his carefully, and elegantly composed arrangements. In particular, he created a controversial style known as "Jungle Music."" It contained many African influenced elements, including using conga drums, and by using muted instruments that created a covered sound. His textures shift often, using the same instrument both for solo and ensemble in the same piece with great fluidity. Finally, Ellington added complexity to the ... harmony; the latter building upon Duke Ellington's work. Also, their improvisation is high-speed with asymmetrical phrasing. Finally, this music made the piano, drum...

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