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the fourth period contains a suggestion of the rhythmic unit in the 
count divisions. The two renditions of the song do not differ in any 
respect. The song is harmonic in structure, containing only the 
tones of the minor triad. The compass is small, comprising only 
six tones. 
No. 28. Song of the Goose (Catalogue No. 830) 
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Drum not recorded 
WORDS (HIDATSA) 
NYT 0 i: eee eee Soe uey Sects eee abreast 
Te os ee ee the geese dance 
Analysis —This song is peculiar in that 14 of the 19 intervals are 
thirds, 6 of which are in ascending and 6 in descending progression. 
The major and minor thirds are equal in number. The other in- 
tervals consist of 3 fourths and 2 fifths. The song is strongly 
harmonic in feeling and contains only the tones of the minor triad 
and seventh. The first three measures comprise a rhythmic unit 
which is twice repeated, the only variation being in the final measures. 
Two renditions were recorded, and they are uniform in every respect. 
