Music of Native America

Who do Native Americans believe they received music from?

• Their Spirit Animal

• Mother Earth

• The Sun

• The Creator

How far back do some instruments and pictographs date back?

• 6th century

• 7th century

• 8th century

• 9th century

Which is not a traditional Native American Instrument?

• horns

• drums

• flutes

• vocals

Who watches over a sacred drum?

• Drum Keeper

• Mother Earth

• The Chief

• Squanto

Watch the first drum video in slide 8. Where does the Drum Circle video take place?

• Simnasho Pow Wow

• Indian Springs Pow Wow

• Foxwoods Pow Wow

• Iroquois Pow Wow

Watch the 2nd video in slide 8. What kind of song does the drummer play in the second video?

• Water Song

• Fire Song

• Bird Song

• Buffalo Song

What materials did Native Americans NOT make flutes out of?

• Wood

• Bone

• Stone

• Clay

Watch flute Video 1 on Slide 10. What kind of animals can you hear in the background?

• Dogs

• Owls

• Birds

• Cats

Watch the second flute video in slide 10. What type of flute is the man playing?

• Tanto Flute

• Blue Moccasin Flute

• Orchid Flute

• Yellow Boots Drone Flute

What are non-word syllables called in singing?

• vocables

• avocados

• shubadus

• howarus