Canadian Music

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Across
  1. 2. soft songs sung to children, typically to help them sleep
  2. 4. printed songs sold on the streets, telling stories of current or historical events
  3. 6. songs connected to important life events or ceremonies, such as weddings or religious observances
  4. 8. a stringed instrument commonly used in Canadian folk music, often played for dancing
  5. 9. a movement in the 20th century where traditional folk music was rediscovered and performed
  6. 12. French descendants in Canada, especially in the Maritime provinces, with unique music traditions
  7. 13. songs related to sailors, fishing, and life at sea, often in coastal provinces like Newfoundland
  8. 16. the combination of different musical notes played or sung together to create a pleasing sound
  9. 17. Waves large-scale movements of people to Canada, bringing diverse cultures and musical styles
  10. 18. Songs traditional music created by the Métis people, blending Indigenous and European influences
  11. 19. European people who moved to Canada in the 16th and 17th centuries, influencing culture and traditions
Down
  1. 1. a traditional song that tells a story, often about love, war, or daily life
  2. 3. relating to the time when Canada was controlled by European powers, like France and Britain
  3. 5. relating to the music and traditions of the Scots and Irish, especially in Eastern Canada
  4. 7. traditional dances that accompany folk music, such as square or step dancing
  5. 8. an economic activity involving the exchange of fur, especially in early Canadian history
  6. 10. the movement of people to a new country, bringing new influences and traditions
  7. 11. a group with mixed European and Indigenous heritage, known for its distinct cultural traditions
  8. 14. instruments or sounds that support the main melody of a song
  9. 15. the original peoples of Canada, including the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis