Inuit Musical Instruments from Nunavut

Exploring Traditional Sounds and Culture Year 5 Visual Arts

Welcome to Nunavut - Land of Traditional Music

Nunavut is Canada's newest territory Home to the Inuit people for thousands of years Music plays an important role in Inuit culture Instruments are made from natural materials

The Qilaut - Traditional Frame Drum

I Can Statements - Check Your Learning!

I can name traditional Inuit musical instruments I can explain why these instruments are important to Inuit culture I can describe the materials used to make them I can create my own instrument design

Sounds and Cultural Meanings

{"left":"Used in storytelling ceremonies\nAccompanies traditional throat singing\nBrings community together for celebrations\nConnects people to their ancestors","right":"Made from materials found in nature\nEach drum has its own unique sound\nPassed down through generations\nRepresents the heartbeat of the community"}

Create Your Own Instrument Design

Draw or build a simple instrument inspired by Inuit designs Think about what materials you would use Consider what sounds it might make Share your creation with the class