Symbol | Official Item

Oklahoma designated the square dance as the official state folk dance in 1988. All State Dances

Oklahoma designated the drum as the official state percussive musical instrument in 1993. The fiddle is also a musical symbol of Oklahama. All Dance & Music Symbols

According to Oklahoma Historical Society; "Drums are a vital part of many types of music in Oklahoma, ranging from Native American ceremonial rhythms to country, folk, jazz, and rock music."

Oklahoma designated the fiddle (violin) as the official state musical instrument in 1984 as a symbol of the exceptional musical heritage of the state. Oklahoma also recognizes the drum as a music symbol (the state percussive instrument). All State Dances &  Music Symbols

Oklahoma designated "Howdy Folks" by David Randolph Milsten as the official state poem in 1941. All State Poems

According to OK.gov, the poem describes the dedication of the the Will Rogers Memorial at Claremore, Oklahoma on November 4, 1938 (Will Rogers was an American cowboy humorist and a native of Oklahoma). The characters mentioned in the poem are:

Oklahoma designated white bass (Morone chrysops) as the official state fish in 1974 to represent the importance of lakes and sport fishing in Oklahoma. All State Fish

White bass, also called sand bass, are silver with narrow horizontal black stripes. They are a freshwater fish found living in lakes, ponds and rivers.

The Oklahoma District State Tartan was officially adopted by Oklahoma legislature in 1999. All State Tartans

Designed by Oklahoma native Jerrel R. Murray, the colors of red, white, black, and gold on a field of blue are symbolic of the people, agricultural products, manufactured products, and natural resources of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma designated redbud (Cercis canadensis) as the official state tree in 1937. All State Trees

The redbud is a small deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and gorgeous reddish-pink blossoms that brighten the Oklahoma landscape in early spring. Redbud tree flowers are edible (some people use them in salads and baked goods).

Oklahoma designated an official state meal In 1988 (Oklahoma also recognizes an official state fruit and state vegetable). All Food Symbols

Oklahoma designated Port silt loam (Cumulic haplustolls) as the official state soil in 1987. All State Soils

Port soils are found in 33 of the 77 counties of Oklahoma and make up about 1 million acres. These soils are found on flood plains (subject to frequent, occasional, or rare flooding) in central and western Oklahoma.

Oklahoma designated the Lynn Riggs Players of Oklahoma, Inc. as the official state theater group in 1961. All Arts & Drama Symbols - All State Theaters