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Analysis. — A strongly descending progression and a vigorous rhyth- 

 mic unit characterize this song, A similarity between this and the 

 next succeeding song (No. 92) suggests that they may have been com- 

 posed by the same man, this being first in order of composition. It 

 is a stirring melody, but lacks the smoothness and grace of No. 92. 

 The rhythmic unit of the latter contains two measures instead of one, 

 the division of the first measure being the same as that of the rhyth- 

 mic unit of this song. 



No. 92. War Song (Catalogue No. 418) 



Sung by E^niwub^e 

 Voice J:^ 126 

 Drum Jzr 126 

 ( Drum-rhythm similar to No. 19) 



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Analysis. — This is a particularly inspiring melody. The rhythmic 

 unit comprises two measures and occurs five times with two quarter 

 notes in the second measure. A rhythm similar to that of the first 

 measure occurs three times, but is followed by a measure containing 

 time-values differing from those in the rhythmic unit. The melody 

 tones are those of the second five- toned scale. This scale is usually 

 associated with a plaintive melody, but the present example shows 

 it to be adapted as well to a stirring war cry. The similarity between 

 this and No. 91 has been noted in the analysis of the preceding song. 



