1. How do people use music to express ideas and share traditions across cultures?

2. Ostinato~Rhythm or melody patterns that are repeated Call and Response~a style of singing or playing where one part “calls” and the other part answers or “responds” Drone~A continuous, unchanging musical sound that is used to accompany a melody Scale~A group of pitches arranged from lower to higher in a certain pattern (Ex: diatonic scale using Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do or Pentatonic scales using only five pitches) Cultural Purpose~The purpose or reason for a musical performance, relating to it’s cultural background.

3. Many instruments are made from natural resources. For example, the cultures in regions where bamboo grows typically have instruments made from bamboo. Instruments can be pitched, like the xylophone, flute, or guitar, or they can be non-pitched, like drums or a tambourine. Often, instruments are used in ceremonies, and decorated with tribal or cultural designs.

4. These drums are made from a clay pot with openings to determine the sound.

5. Folk songs are popular in almost every country, and are passed from generation to generation. Many singers alter their voices to create sound effects or tell stories with their songs. Tibetan Throat Singers:

6. Music is used in many cultures for ceremonies, rituals, celebrations, and religious events. Many cultures preserve their history through songs. Folk songs tell the stories of a culture and preserve them for future generations. Singing and playing instruments is often a communal activity. Unlike the United States, where we usually attend concerts as simply the audience, many countries involve everyone in making music, even without any formal training.