5 QUESTIONS
TIMER: 60 SECONDS PER QUESTION
Which instrument is classically associated with many Native American tribes for use in ceremony, communication and spiritual connection?
The drum is central in many Indigenous musical traditions, serving as a heartbeat for songs, dances and rituals. It’s often seen as a source of connection between the physical and spiritual realms.
The drum is central in many Indigenous musical traditions, serving as a heartbeat for songs, dances and rituals. It’s often seen as a source of connection between the physical and spiritual realms.
Which of these modern Native American musicians is a flutist celebrated for blending traditional instruments with contemporary sounds?
Nakai, of Navajo and Ute heritage, is known for his work with the Native American cedar flute. He was the first Native American artist to reach Platinum for his traditional music.
Nakai, of Navajo and Ute heritage, is known for his work with the Native American cedar flute. He was the first Native American artist to reach Platinum for his traditional music.
Which popular film features music performed by Native American artists, including the Osage Tribal Singers, in a scene central to the story?
The film includes “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)”, co-written by Osage composer Scott George and performed by the Osage Tribal Singers. This song is featured in a pivotal ceremonial scene.
The film includes “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)”, co-written by Osage composer Scott George and performed by the Osage Tribal Singers. This song is featured in a pivotal ceremonial scene.
True or False: Many Native American songs are traditionally passed down orally instead of written down.
Most Native American musical traditions rely on oral transmission, with songs and melodies taught directly from elders to younger generations. This method preserves cultural and spiritual histories.
Most Native American musical traditions rely on oral transmission, with songs and melodies taught directly from elders to younger generations. This method preserves cultural and spiritual histories.
Which of the following instruments is known from the Apache people and uses a plant stalk and horsehair strings?
The Apache fiddle (tsii’ edo’a’tl) is a rare bowed string instrument made from agave or mescal stalk and horsehair strings.
The Apache fiddle (tsii’ edo’a’tl) is a rare bowed string instrument made from agave or mescal stalk and horsehair strings.