Resumen de Instrumental texture and heterophony in a Fon repertoire for drums
Among the basic elements that characterizes the repertoires of traditional percussion ensembles in Western Africa is the formation of a rhythmic texture, which acts permanently during a musical performance. The texture consists of fixed patterns distributed among several instruments whose parts contrast with the extreme mobility of the solo drum, while at the same time providing a structural foundation for its performance. This study intends to present the instrumental parts that form the rhythmic texture in a Fon repertoire. In addition, it will be shown how the master drummer assimilates structures from the rhythmic texture for the construction of his own part. Due to stylistic peculiarities and also to the methodology used for the study of the solo drum`s part, the use of filtering and acoustic measurements to facilitate listening and comprehension of the separate parts will be reflected here.
