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No. 15- Second Song of the Feast (Catalogue no. 66) 



Sung by Ki'tcimak^wa 



Voice J = 76 

 Recorded without drum 



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we-ni-mi-wa -ad ni-kS,n-fiQ; e ?ie Tie ca - we-ni-mi -wa -ad ni- 





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kau-dg e he he ca - we-ni-mi-wa - ad ni-kan-fig e he he 



Cawe^nimiwad' I have received great kindness 



Nikan'ug '. From mj^ Mide^ brethren 



Analysis. — The phonograph record shows an interesting feature 

 of this song which it is impossible to transcribe. On the second and 

 third counts of each measure the tone is sounded 

 sHghtly before the proper time, giving a pecuhar 

 effect of rhythmic irregularity. This may be due 

 to the fact that no drum was used and that the 

 drum is usually struck slightly before the metro- 

 nome time. The voice may have unconsciously 

 imitated the drum in this respect. 



The joyful character of this melody presents a 

 contrast to the serious ceremonial songs which pre- 

 cede it. The tones are those of the fourth five- 

 toned scale and the song is distinctly melodic in 

 character. 



After the feast is finished the men wdio have 

 received gifts carry them to their own lodges with 

 their portion of the feast; later they return to join in the dance, 

 "which is of an entirely social nature. At this dance a man may sing 



Song picture no. 15. 

 The MIde'wInl'nl 

 holds in his hand the 

 blankets and other 

 gifts which he has re- 

 ceived from the per- 

 son initiated. 



