Music of Wyoming History

What are 3 styles of music associated with Wyoming history?

• Railroad Songs

• Rock & Roll

• Native American music

• Cowboy Songs

Which style of music do you hear?

• Classical

• Patriotic

• Native American

• Cowboy Songs

What style of music do you hear?

• Cowboy Songs

• Railroad Songs

• Native American Music

• Country Music

What style of music do you year?

• Patriotic

• Country

• Railroad Songs

• Native American Music

How did cowboy songs come about? Check all that apply.

• The cowboys were bored as they trailed cattle to market and so made up songs to entertain themselves.

• The cowboys sang to the cattle to keep them moving.

• The cowboys sang to the cattle to help them lay down and sleep at night.

• The cowboys wanted to perform their songs at a concert.

Why are railroad songs a part of Wyoming history? Check all that apply.

• The railroad was being built through Wyoming to connect the east to the west.

• Railroad songs were sung to keep the workers entertained as they worked all day on the railroad.

• Railroad songs were sung to the cattle and horses.

• Railroad songs were created by the different men who came to work on the railroad.

Why is Native American music important to Wyoming History? Check all that apply.

• Native Americans live in Wyoming and surrounding areas.

• Native Americans continue to hold their traditional pow-wows in Wyoming and surrounding areas.

• Native Americans have always played a big part in Wyoming's history.

• Native American music is about cowboys and railroads.