Native American Music
Rattles and Drums
What instruments are often found in Native American music?
This Appalachian instrument has roots in Africa.
What is the banjo?
This song is our national anthem.
What is the Star Spangled Banner?
These are used to indicate where to blow.
What are numbers?
Ceremonies with dances that tell stories. The public is often invited.
What are Powows?
This country's music has influenced the songs of Appalachia.
What is (Ireland, Scotland or England)
The American army stole this song from the British soldiers.
What is Yankee Doodle?
This means to inhale air through the instrument.
What is a draw?
A common type of "song" that is set to a beat and shares a spoken story.
What is a chant?
There are two types of this instrument—one that is struck with hammers, and one that rests on your lap.
What is a dulcimer?
This song has the same tune as God Save the Queen.
What is My Country Tis of Thee?
What is blow?
This type of stick sounds like water falling.
What is a rainstick?
Who is the Carter family?
This song was written by a school teacher after she hiked to the top of Pike's Peak and saw how beautiful America is!
What is America?
This style of music uses harmonica and is related to jazz.
What is blues?
Common topics in traditional Native American Music.
What is (sacred, heroes, nature, war, lullabies)
Many Appalachian songs are these traditional story songs.
What are ballads?
All patriotic music has this theme.
What is gratefulness/pride/thankfulness for living in your country?
This sound effect is created when the sound dips below the pitch.
What is a bend?