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This document summarizes and critiques several existing theories about African rhythm. It discusses theories that African rhythm is syncopated, that the strong beats occur when hands are raised rather than when sounds occur, and that multi-rhythms can be reconciled by relating them to a common fast beat. However, it argues that describing all African rhythm as syncopated may be inaccurate if the uneven patterns are considered the norm. It also notes that the theory of rhythmic accent occurring during muscle
- Author
- ricardo brandão
- Language
- EN