Observation

Above is a question from the book Jagoran Nazarin Waƙar Baka (Oral Poetry). Candidates were required to explain the term Waƙar Baka (oral song) in (a) and list three constituents of oral song in (b). The answer should be relevant, with the following explanations and examples:

(a) Ma’anar waƙar baka:

A kawo ma’anar da za ta ƙunshi waɗannan muhimman batutuwan:

            Shiryayyen zance ko furuci;
            Hikima da azanci;
            Rerawa;
            Gaɓa-gaɓa;
            Sautin murya da amshi da kiɗa;
            Rauji;
            Daidaita kalmomi;
            Amfani da dabaru ko salo mai armashi;
            Tsari da ƙa’ida, da sauransu.

(b)  Tubalin gina waƙar baka:

            (i)         Saƙo ko jigo ko manufa;
            (ii)        Fasaha ko azanci ko hikima;
(iii)      Tsari ko shiri;
(iv)      Saƙa ko ƙulli;
(v)       Zaɓi;
(vi)       Sautin murya ko rauji;

Rerawa.          

 Candidates’ performance on this question was good.

                                                Masu gidan nan za ni daka muku,
                                                Za ni niƙa muku,
                                                In tankaɗe muku,
                                                In rairaye muku,
                                                In ba ku gari mai ɗimbin yawa.