Pisik

Pisik (also known as pisiit or piheq) are a form of Inuit drum dancing. Songs with dancing but without drumming are called aton. Each pisik functions as a personal song to a drummer and is accompanied by dancing and singing. Each drummer has his own style and are performed during gatherings. One drum is used in the performance of a pisik and often begins in a slow tempo, gradually building in intensity.[1]

The wooden frame drum, called a qilaut is played on the edge with a wooden beater called a qatuk. The performer tilts the drum from one side to another and dances in rhythm of the beats.[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.inuitartalive.ca/index_e.php?p=126
  2. ↑ ARIMA, E.. The Eskimo Drum Dance. ARCTIC, North America, 27, jan. 1974. Available at: <http://arctic.synergiesprairies.ca/arctic/index.php/arctic/article/view/2854/2831>. Date accessed: 01 Nov. 2011.
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