1. UNIT 4: NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC

2. Native American Music
music that is passed down from generation to generation through oral tradition of word of mouth by Native Americans; music that has simple rhythm and strong beat

3. oral tradition
learning by listening rather than by reading; “word of mouth”

4. vocables
sung syllables and/or words with no literal meaning

5. powwow
a regional celebration of multiple tribes sharing of songs, dances, crafts, and stories

6. kokopelli
Native American spirit that represents music; brings life blessings of growth in crops; and a trickster god

7. lullabies
quiet songs that help babies and children go to sleep, example: “Ucha Tirvarch”

8. song styles/classifications
most of the songs have no meter but does have a strong meter
the beat symbolizes the heartbeat of mother earth/nature
Traditional songs: handed down from generation to generation
Ceremonial & Medicine songs: been told to come to you in your dreams
Modern songs: show European influences

9. purposes of music music was never performed for its own sake
ceremonial
recreational
functional
narrative

10. instruments Instruments were made from things found in nature
wooden flute (Native American or Indian flute)
drum (one purpose to cue the dancers)
rattles
shakers
whistles
voice