SONIC EFFECTS OF INDIGENOUS PERCUSSIVE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN CHORAL MUSIC PERFORMANCES: THE CASE OF KINGS CHORAL VOICES OF PORT HARCOURT

James Amaegbe, Precious Omuku

Abstract


Nigerian rhythmic idioms are cumulative products of deep rooted expressions emanating from indigenous accompaniment where the accompanists vigorously embellish the harmonic melody with percussive musical instrument. Like a full western orchestra with all the families, most choral pieces are rich in their indigenous percussive rhythms that showcase the thought process of the composer. These pieces carry the weight of feeling of different cultures in Nigeria and their idiomatic expression, with which the instrumental accompaniments and the voices convey the message inherent, creating the beauty of style and purpose. Choral music performance in Nigeria has attained an enviable height and its instrumental accompaniment has contributed in no small way to this growth. Indigenous percussive musical instruments bring out the creative beauty of Nigerian choral performance.

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