Exam 1: North American Indian Music

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Native American youth in the 21^st Century listen to a wide variety of genres,ranging from rap to country.How is this music radically different from traditional Native American music? Do you think that traditional Native American music will survive into the 22^nd Century? Why or why not?

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Traditional music is monophonic (no harmony),is often sung by large groups of people simultaneously,and is accompanied by a steady drum beat.It is not notated,and is passed from one generation to the next via oral tradition.
Current popular music almost always includes harmony and utilizes electronic instruments.Popular music is frequently performed by a solo voice with backup singers.It is frequently notated.
In terms of function,traditional Native American music has utilitarian functions,and is frequently connected to spirituality.Current popular music is usually conceived of as entertainment,and often has little connection to spirituality.
In terms of the long-term survival of traditional music,unless this music is recorded,its survival is dependent on the continuance of the oral tradition of transmission.As with any indigenous culture,this method can be extremely effective over centuries,but can break down at any time if one generation fails to carry on tradition.

Native American music has been passed from one generation to the next by

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There is no Native American word for the term "music."

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Vocal pulsation and high falsetto are characteristics found in Native American music throughout the United States.

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Powwows are sometimes accessible to a public audience.

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Vocables are meaningless syllables.

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The primary melodic instrument of the Native Americans is

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Native Americans create patterns of repetition in both visual art and music.

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Most traditional Native American music is performed in harmony.

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Native American music is rarely performed by instruments alone.

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Traditional Native American music is usually associated with non-concert settings.

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Most traditional Native American music has been preserved via written notation.

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Which of the following is rarely found in traditional Native American music?

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When all voices sing the same notes at the same time they are said to be singing

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When a solo voice performs in alternation with a group,this technique is called

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The log powwow drum was common among which of the following?

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Native Americans think of their songs as received in a dream or vision.

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Yeibichai Songs are associated with which of the following tribes?

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Which of the following is traditionally not a performance setting for Native American music?

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The gathering most likely to feature intertribal participation is the ________.

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Exam 1: North American Indian Music

Native American youth in the 21st Century listen to a wide variety of genres,ranging from rap to country.How is this music radically different from traditional Native American music? Do you think that traditional Native American music will survive into the 22nd Century? Why or why not?

Native American music has been passed from one generation to the next by

There is no Native American word for the term "music."

Vocal pulsation and high falsetto are characteristics found in Native American music throughout the United States.

Powwows are sometimes accessible to a public audience.

Vocables are meaningless syllables.

The primary melodic instrument of the Native Americans is

Native Americans create patterns of repetition in both visual art and music.

Most traditional Native American music is performed in harmony.

Native American music is rarely performed by instruments alone.

Traditional Native American music is usually associated with non-concert settings.

Most traditional Native American music has been preserved via written notation.

Which of the following is rarely found in traditional Native American music?

When all voices sing the same notes at the same time they are said to be singing

When a solo voice performs in alternation with a group,this technique is called

The log powwow drum was common among which of the following?

Native Americans think of their songs as received in a dream or vision.

Yeibichai Songs are associated with which of the following tribes?

Which of the following is traditionally not a performance setting for Native American music?

The gathering most likely to feature intertribal participation is the ________.

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Native American youth in the 21^st Century listen to a wide variety of genres,ranging from rap to country.How is this music radically different from traditional Native American music? Do you think that traditional Native American music will survive into the 22^nd Century? Why or why not?