Ethnomusicological theme(s) of Native American Music and its Functions and Purpose
The author should attempt to discuss and examine a specific ethnomusicological theme as applied to Native American music and its functions and purpose. More than one theme may be analyzed but be sure to have a new heading for each theme. If you do have more than one ethnomusicological theme, keep the text continuous, without starting each theme on a new page.
Your analysis should not be based totally on empirical evidence – it is important that you cite relevant sources that back your analysis.
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Theme of Gender
Music uses different tactics to pass a specific message to the audience and maintain a sense of belonging. The diverse genres have their ways of reaching out to the public, and that explains how different they are from each other. Native American music is specifically a unique type that accommodates the cultural believes and activities of the people. Everything from rhythm, melody, notation systems and improvisation is well incorporated to ensure that a particular population feels represented in it. The different communities of the Native Americans have traditions that define them and all that is covered in their songs with musicians who are aware of the culture. An essential aspect of music is the kind of themes they represent and how each one of them is critical to the society in context. In the case of this indigenous genre, gender is one aspect that shows dominance and plays a significant role as well.
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