essay
Local diversity in Iroquois music and dance
Symposium on local diversity in Iroquois culture • Washington, D.C. • Published In 1951 • Pages: 109-137
By: Kurath, Gertrude P..
Abstract
This article deals primarily with the mechanics (tonal pitch, rhythm, dance steps, etc.) of various types of Iroquois songs and dances. Kurath discusses the ritual functions of ceremonial songs and dances among the Iroquois; the homogeneity and diversity of these ceremonial forms as evidenced thorugh traditional uniform configurations; deviations, as represented in the rituals of the Society of Medicine Men and Mystic Animals, the Death Feast, the Food Spirit and Stomp Dances; and various modern elaborations on ancient ceremonial patterns. A short section also deals with new innovations introduced into traditional song and dance patterns by modern Indian artists.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1996
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Eastern Woodlands
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Musicologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1961
- Field Date
- ca. 1948
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- various locations, United States and Canada
- Notes
- Gertrude P. Kurath
- LCSH
- Iroquois Indians