Native America: Understanding the Past through Things

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 06.04.09

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Unit Rationale
  3. Pedagogical Strategies
  4. Demographic Profile
  5. Unit Objectives
  6. Unit Background
  7. Historical Background
  8. Tribal Social Systems
  9. Functions of Music with Dance in the Indian Culture
  10. Native American Culture Areas
  11. Performance Practices
  12. Survey of Dance Genres
  13. Survey of Music Genres
  14. Northeast Culture Area
  15. Performance Practices
  16. Conclusion
  17. Lesson Plans
  18. Appendix
  19. Power Point Presentation
  20. Field Study Design
  21. Annotated Bibliography
  22. Discography
  23. Music Software Programs
  24. Students Resources

Native American Music and Dance

Enetta Nelson Rose

Published September 2006

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Survey of Music Genres

In reviewing the musical literature for the tribes of the Creek Confederacy, the functions of music were used for social, ceremonial, or for games. Most dances were accompanied by songs classified as entertainment or social music. An example of a song that has been classified as an entertainment song is the Stickball song. This concept also is applied to music used in games. The ceremonial songs are classified as religious. Examples of songs classified as religious are the Green Corn and the Wedding Dance. An example of a ceremonial ritual is the War Dance, also known, as the Drum Dance.

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