Colonial music was made by the mix culture within the Americas, which was a mix of the Indians and the colonists from the British Isles, and their slaves, that were brought from their land. Colonists, during their era, had found many uses with music. They would use music for some religions, for entertainment, and even for military. And for the instruments that the colonists had used for their music, they would use a variety of instruments that had derived from European countries, like England.
Throughout this collection, we will explore the types of instruments used within religions, entertainment, and military. With the instruments being used in religions, entertainment, and military, it will help us understand what the culture of the colonists were like during their era. …
Music Instruments Used During the Colonial Era
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- Andy Haboon
- Date Published
- February 07, 2018
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- November 08, 2021
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Colonial music was made by the mix culture within the Americas, which was a mix of the Indians and the colonists from the British Isles, and their slaves, that were brought from their land. Colonists, during their era, had found many uses with music. They would use music for some religions, for entertainment, and even for military. And for the instruments that the colonists had used for their music, they would use a variety of instruments that had derived from European countries, like England.
Throughout this collection, we will explore the types of instruments used within religions, entertainment, and military. With the instruments being used in religions, entertainment, and military, it will help us understand what the culture of the colonists were like during their era.
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