Discover published sets by community

A percussion instrument made of a hollow body with a membrane stretched over one or both ends. Drums are used in Native American music for ceremonial purposes and social gatherings, often symbolizing the heartbeat of Mother Earth.

Instruments such as flutes and whistles that produce sound from the flow of air across an opening. Native American wind instruments are often used solo for meditation or accompaniment for songs.

A traditional dance performed by various Southeastern tribes that involves a sequence of stomp movements. It is a social dance often performed during communal ceremonies and gatherings.

A genre of Native American music associated with the religious ceremonies of the Native American Church. It features vocals, drumming, and rattling, focusing on spiritual messages and healing.

A frame drum that is handheld and beaten with a stick or the hand. It is essential for various types of ceremonies and dances, representing the circle of life.

A religious movement that arose among Western Native American tribes, featuring dances and rituals intended to bring about the restoration of the tribal way of life and the return of ancestors.

A dance featuring a dress adorned with metal cones that jingle as the dancer moves. It originates from the Ojibwe people and is considered a healing dance.

A traditional Native American dance performed in a circular pattern symbolizing unity. It is often done holding hands and moving sideways to a steady beat, particularly during winter social gatherings.

Music specifically composed and performed for rituals and spiritual gatherings within Native American cultures. It plays a critical role in worship and healing practices.

A woodwind instrument traditionally made from wood, bone, or cane, vital to many Native American cultures. The flute is often used in storytelling and courtship rituals and has a range of distinctive melodies.

A particular type of Native American flute used traditionally by young men during courtship rituals to serenade their prospective partners.

A type of drum filled with water that produces a distinctive pitch and resonance. Used predominantly in the music of the Iroquois and other tribes of the Eastern Woodlands.

A Native American dance that is believed to originate from the Kiowa tribe. Gourd rattles are used as accompaniment, and the dance is performed to honor warriors and tribal ancestors.

A social event featuring Native American music, dance, and singing, intended to preserve cultural traditions and celebrate community. Powwows serve as important cultural gatherings for many tribes.

An idiophonic instrument containing small pebbles or seeds that, when shaken, create a rhythmic sound. Rattles are used in shamanic practices and ceremonies to accompany chants and dances.

Non-lexical syllables used in Native American songs that have no direct translation but carry significant emotional and spiritual power. They are instrumental in maintaining the musical tradition.

Also known as Chicken Scratch, this is the contemporary dance music of the Tohono O'odham people of the Sonoran Desert. It combines polka, waltz, and various traditional melodies.

A unique genre stemming from the Peyote religion, incorporating hymns, prayers, and the use of the peyote drum and rattle. It serves as an integral part of worship in the Native American Church.

Traditional music of the Lakota people featuring strong vocal songs often accompanied by drums and flutes. It is central to Lakota identity and is performed during powwows and sacred rituals.