Native American music and dances were very simple, with basic instruments used. There were performances, but not formal seating. This forced people to move around to watch and experience in a different way than performances today. It is possible that their sounds and movements imitated their surroundings. This could be a way to find meaning, similar to our present-day religion. They could have admired nature and appreciated everything around them, as they were completely immersed in nature daily, depending on it to survive.
The Ancient Greeks made a theater to honor the gods, a large feat of human work. Music was used in attempt to heal people at the theater, believing in the gods to help cure medical issues. The theater was used for entertainment, linking entertainment and religion. The Ancient Greeks had much more sophisticated performances than those of the Native Americans, but it was also artificial. Acoustics were used to amplify sound, and the entire setting was man-made.
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