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WorksheetsNative American Music
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
What region of the world are we focused on when studying Native American music & culture?
North America
South America
Australia
Europe
What are the four purposes of music in Native American culture?
Some Native American pictographs and instruments date back to what century?
(a)
What materials were Native American drums made from? (Select all answers that apply)
Wood
Clay
Animal Skin
Bone
In a drum circle, how many drums do the participants share?
1
2
3
4
5
What is the purpose of a drum-keeper?
Select all of the uses for flutes in Native American music.
Healing
Courtship
Ceremonies
Meditation
What materials were Native American flutes made from? (Select all answers that apply)
Wood
Clay
Animal Skin
Bone
Vocals are sometimes considered the (a) of Native American music.
What are vocables?
Is performing Native American music an intricate skill that is passed down through the generations?
Yes
No
What does NAMA stand for?
(a)
List one member of the NAMA Hall of Fame.
(a)
True or false: NAMA awards recognize both traditional and contemporary Native American musicians.
True
False
Which of the following things are shared about Native American culture at powwows.
Dancing
Singing
Positive Aspects of Culture
Stereotypes
What was your favorite thing we learned about during our Native American culture & music unit?
Which Native American dance flattens the grass, imitating grass swaying in the wind?
(a)
Which Native American dance uses 1-40 hoops to illustrate animals and other stories?
(a)
Which Native American dance is a fast, colorful dance where the dancer wears feathers on their head, a beaded shirt, and moccasins?
(a)
Which Native American dance is used to ask the spirits to send rain for their crops?
(a)
