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Social context and the musical analysis of Slavey Drum Dance songs

Ethnomusicology • 19 (2) • Published In 1975 • Pages: 245-257

By: Asch, Michael.

Abstract
This document examines links between variations in the musical events and the musical forms of compositions in the Slavey Drum Dance, introducing the concept of a “musical event” as the examination of music sound structure in performative (social) context.
Subjects
Music
Dance
Musical instruments
Organized ceremonial
Rest days and holidays
culture
Slavey
Region
North America
Sub Region
Arctic and Subarctic
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem ; 2015
Field Date
1969-1970
Coverage Date
1969-1970
Coverage Place
Wrigley, Northwest Territories, Canada
Notes
Michael I. Asch
Includes bibliographical references (p. 256-257)
LCCN
56012963
LCSH
Slavey Indians