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Native American Music. TIMBRE. Drums One mallet Steady Beat Represents the heartbeat of nature. Used in all ceremonial music and dances. Flute Often used for artistic expression. Timbre. Voice Chanting or vocables Some words and some vocables BELLS and BEADS sewn on clothing
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TIMBRE • Drums • One mallet • Steady Beat Represents the heartbeat of nature. Used in all ceremonial music and dances. • Flute • Often used for artistic expression
Timbre • Voice • Chanting or vocables • Some words and some vocables BELLS and BEADS sewn on clothing Always sounding
Instruments • Made out of natural resources.
Rhythm in Native American Music • Simple • Steady beat . Represents the heartbeat of nature.
Melody in Native American Music • Complicated Vocal Slides Chanting or vocables Free Style
FORM in Native American Music • There is no form in Native American Music. • There are sections of music signaled by the honor beats on the drum.
Purposes • Ceremonial • Success in battle • Success in hunting • Healing songs • Songs honoring nature • Harvest songs • Celebrations • Lullabies • Worksongs
Artistic Expression • Some flute music Not much for artistic expression, most Native American music is for ceremonial purposes.
Social or Recreational • Music and dances for social pow-wows. • Greeting songs.
Cultural Connections • The Native American culture did not waste resources. • It was an honor to be a musician in this culture. • Music has been handed down from generation to generation. • Music, dance, and drama were used to help document the community history and honor Mother Earth. • Communities would share songs, dance and drama through a celebration known as a Pow Wow.