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Text Box:   Purposes of African Music   Recreational- music that is spontaneous and full of improvisation.  It is music just for fun, to pass the time.   Ceremonial- Music performed to recognize and honor the occasion; can change each time it is performed.   Artistic- Music for performance.   Ritual- Music that has to be carried out in the same manner each time it is performed.   http://www.natsci.org/images/Images/African%20Music.JPG   Sound of Africa

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