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CHIPPEWA MUSIC n 



No. 16. Dance of the Dog Feast 



Sung by OdjIb'we 

 Voice J = 92 



Drum J;:; 92 



(Drum-rhythm similar to No. 15) 







93 



(Catalogue No, 361) 



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Analysis. — This song contains a rliythniic unit which is slightly 

 varied in repetition. No variation m either melody or rhythm 

 appears in the four renditions of the song except that in the second 

 of each group of two renditions the singer avoided the hrst high note 

 and began with the last note of the second measure. The tempo is 

 slow and the drum and voice are in consonance. In general char- 

 acter the song is dignified, yet vigorous, as befitted the song of those 

 who were equipped and ready for the warpath. 



At the conclusion of the dog feast and dance the leader of the party 

 began the "song of departure" and his warriors took up the melody. 

 Dancing, not marching, they left the scene of the feast, and followed 

 their leader toward the land of the enemy. Only one woman, 

 usually the wife of the leader, was allowed to go with the war party. 

 Four women escorted the warriors as they left the village, walking 

 back and forth in front of them and joining in their song. These 

 women had their faces whitened with clay. At last they divided, 

 two standing on each side of the path, and the warriors passed 

 between them. There were no farewells and the song did not cease. 

 With eyes turned toward the enemy's country the warriors went 

 forth to meet their uncertain fate. 



