Frances Densmore

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Frances Densmore born?May 21, 1867
2. Where was Frances Densmore born?Red Wing, Minnesota, USA
3. When did Frances Densmore die?June 5, 1957
4. What is Frances Densmore known for?Pioneering ethnographic research and extensive sound recordings of Native American music
5. What is the career?Anthropologist, ethnographer, and ethnomusicologist
6. Who was Frances Densmore?Frances Densmore was a woman who studied and recorded Native American music. She helped keep many songs safe for future generations.

Ethnomusicology: The scholarly study of music in its cultural and social contexts, often focusing on non-Western traditions.
Cultural Preservation: The effort to protect and maintain the traditions, artifacts, and knowledge of a culture for future generations.