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