Question 4
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Explain any five contributions of music to the socio-economic development of your country.
Observation
Candidates were attracted to this question, their responses were remarkable and above average, this is due to candidates’ adequate knowledge of African music. They responded to the question in the following manners:
- Initiation of ceremonies;
- Religious rituals, sacrifices and worship in general;
- Recreation;
- Appellations to traditional and modern chiefs;
- Funeral ceremonies;
- Work situations;
- Electronic media;
- Tourism;
- Advertisement of goods and services;
- Didactic function.