Music 220 Class Period 8 Outline
Music Business Discussion
Introduction to Native American Music
Film: Discovering Native American Music
Things to think about while watching:
What is the role of music in Native American society?
quantity of music?
what uses are there for music?
how is music tied to other art forms like dancing?
What instruments do you see?
what Hornbostel & Sachs categories are represented?
How is music organized?
textures (voices and instruments)
how are melodies shaped?
what texts are used?
is some music primarily rhythmic or primarily melodic?
harmony?
Relation to Environment
does the music relate to the environment, and if so how?
Jot a note about anything else you notice about the music
Discussion of Film