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CHIPPEWA MUSIC II 



No. 74. Third Song of the Dog Feast 



Sung by Mec'kawiga'bau 



175 



(Catalogue No. S. 15) 



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Analysis. — This song, like the preceding, contains two rhythmic 

 units; the last measure of these is the same while the first measure 

 is in double time in the first unit and in triple time in the second. 

 In the latter part of the song the division of the closmg measure of 

 the second unit is slightly changed, and the sixteenth note followed 

 by a dotted eighth is transferred to the measures iatervening between 

 the units. The two renditions of the song are exactly uniform, a 

 fact which shows that the rhythmic structure of the song was clear 

 in the mind of the singer. The song is minor in tonality and contains 

 the tones of the second five-toned scale. The tempo of both voice 

 and drum is more raj^id than in the next preceding song. 



After dancmg around the drum the four men side by side, with 

 arms uplifted, advanced toward the kettle containing the dog. As 

 they approached the kettle they lowered their hands, extending them 

 over it. This was done several times, the men forcibly ejaculating 

 ho Tio ho ho, as described in connection with the Mide' ceremony.^ 

 The last time they lowered their hands rapidly, as though about to 

 strike the kettle. This motion was the signal for the drummmg and 

 singing to cease. The following song was sung durmg this part of 

 the ceremoixy. 



See Bulletin 45, p. 44. 



