Native American Music

In what ways do Native Americans use music?

• In ceremonies

• For enjoyment and to express themselves

• To heal the sick

• All of the above

Which of these instruments do Native Americans NOT typically use in their music?

• Drums

• Flutes

• Voices

• Guitars

Native Americans believe that the drums they play contain the spirit of the tree and the animal that were used to make it.

• True

• False

In Native American music, the voice is often used to create sounds that are not real words.

• True

• False

What are the celebrations called where people gather to dance, sing, play drums, and learn about Native American culture?

• sock hops

• pow wows

• drive thrus

• bar mitzvahs

Did you learn something new about Native American culture today?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• I'm not sure