Choctaw Music

Choctaw Music is a book written by Frances Densmore that provides a comprehensive study of the music of the Choctaw people, a Native American tribe primarily located in the southeastern United States. The book begins with an overview of Choctaw music and its cultural significance, including its role in religious ceremonies and social gatherings. Densmore then delves into the specifics of Choctaw music, including the various types of songs and instruments used, such as the water drum, flute, and rattle. The book also includes transcriptions of Choctaw songs, as well as detailed analyses of their musical structures and cultural contexts. Overall, Choctaw Music is an essential resource for anyone interested in the music and culture of the Choctaw people.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.