Did cheyenne Indians play musical instruments?

Answer 1

LIke all Plains tribes the main instrument was the drum, which was made in two sizes: the small hand drum for use by one individual, and much larger drums beaten by four or more drummers (used mainly for dances and ceremonies).

Other instruments were used less often and for specific purposes. Whistles made of the wing bones of eagles were carried by some warriors in battle as a way of invoking protective eagle spirits; the same whistles were used by warriors undergoing the Sun Dance ritual.

Rattles of deer hooves were used by medicine men in healing ceremonies and other rituals.

Young men wanting to demonstrate their interest in a particular young woman were not allowed to simply approach her and speak to her directly; instead they made a kind of Flute (sometimes called a buckskin flute or love flute), or obtained one from a medicine man known for his success in bringing luck in matters of love. The young man would play the flute outside the tipi of the young lady in the evenings and it was up to her father and the young lady if the young man was accepted as suitable - or simply ignored.

Answer 2

Yes they use turtle shells, flutes, and whistles.

Answer 3

they got together and wear new clothes to celebrate something like when people die

Answer 4

Indian Music