MUS 121 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Timbales, Ambient Music, Bandoneon
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A catch-all term used to describe music that falls outside of standard western tradition. Native americans (first nations people) responsible for creating the first music on the. Overlook these musical traditions when discussing american music. Ambient music exists naturally in our surroundings. First nations and native music generally a part of a non-literate culture. Knowledge of music must come from: archaeological findings, elders and current oral tradition, ethnologists who began studying this music in the 1800s. Mexican and latin american cultures fell under european influence much earlier than that of the u. s. and canadian cultures. Invasion by the spanish and soon-to-be extermination of these cultures extinguished many of these traditions. Music an essential part of daily life. Songs and dances for: good health, successful hunts, victory in war, rain, contact with religious figures. Several consistent parts of indigenous american music: drumming, singing or chanting, written for performance (not for recording) Musical environment is very important: limited vocal range.
