Native American Music

What do we think are the oldest and most common instruments in Native American cultures?

• Flutes

• Drums

• Guitars

Which instruments are percussion instruments used in Native American Cultures?

• Drums

• Chordophones

• Rattles

• Rasps

In some Native American cultures, drumbeats are described as the ____________ of Mother Earth

• heartbeat

• footprints

• shadow

Which Native American instrument can sound like a frog or a bear?

• Drum

• Rattle

• Rasp

• Flute

True or False: The Native American Flute is one of the oldest instruments in the world!

• True

• False

What do Native Americans use flutes for?

• Creating music

• Entertainment

• Religious ceremonies

• Healing

Which of these is another name for the Native American Music Awards?

• the Grammy's

• the Nammy's

• the World Cup

• the Olympics

True or False: A chordophone is an instrument with a string.

• True

• False

Which of these are ways that a chordophone can be played?

• pluck

• bow

• rub

• hit

What are vocals and singing used for in Native American cultures?

• To teach

• To pass down history

• To pass on traditions

• To fight