Which statement is true of call-and-response music?

a) It reflects African communal structure with its alternation between soloist and chorus.
b) It is necessary because only the griot, or tribal chief, knows the melody of the song.
c) It is always sung without accompaniment
d) It is performed in spirit rituals rather than an activity that accompanies everyday experience.

Answer: A

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