First Musicians of America
Who were the first voices in America?
When singing Native music was banned in the United States by European Immigrants invading their lands, what did they do to keep their culture alive?
They would teach their children music on nights and weekends.
What kinds of music started to blend with Native American Music?
Folk and Country
The heartbeat is the representation of what instrument?
The drum
Music is a big part of a Native American's what?
Daily Life
What instrument was used often in Native music and helped to sell Native music records in the U.S.?
the flute
What instrument is used to mimic rain sounds?
Rainstick
BONUS: WHAT IS MISS BASIL'S FAVORITE COLOR?
Yellow
A celebration of Native American music and dance is called what?
Pow Wow
Instruments in Native American music are there to add what?
Nature sounds and rhythms
When Native children would sing Native songs at schools, while they were banned, what would the teachers do?
Wash their mouths out with soap
Dance plays a vital role in what part of Native American culture?
Rituals and ceremonies
A drum (and voice)
When did Native American parents teach their children Native Music when it was banned?
On nights and weekends
Many tribes of Native Americans would only dance to the sound of drums and voices, but they sometimes added what types of instruments?
Rattles and Bells