Cheyenne and Arapaho Music

Cheyenne and Arapaho Music: Southwest Museum Papers No. Ten is a book written by Frances Densmore. It is a comprehensive study of the music of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes, two Native American groups who lived in the Great Plains region of the United States. The book describes the various types of music that were created and performed by these tribes, including songs for religious ceremonies, social dances, and war chants. Densmore provides detailed information about the musical instruments used by the Cheyenne and Arapaho, such as drums, flutes, and rattles, and how they were made and played. The book also contains transcriptions of many of the songs, along with musical notation and explanations of their meanings and cultural significance. Overall, Cheyenne and Arapaho Music is an important resource for anyone interested in Native American music and culture, and provides a unique insight into the musical traditions of two fascinating tribes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.