“As happens in instrumental music of many African peoples, Ewe drum phrases often have vernacular texts.” Who usually knows these texts?

What will be an ideal response?


• "Usually only drummers know the texts. Even Ewe speakers cannot understand drum language just by hearing the music—they must be told."

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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