DENSMORE] MANDAN AND HIDATSA MUSIC tox 
Analysis—This song contains two rhythmic units, the second being 
a partial repetition of the first. It is interesting to note the pro- 
longed tone at the opening of the fourth measure, a variation which 
gives character to the rhythm of the entire song. Only two of the 
intervals are larger than a major third. Almost one-third of the 
progressions are semitones, which is unusual in the Indian songs 
analyzed according to the present method. 
No. 58. “ Wake Up” (Catalogue No. 835) 
Recorded by BENSON 
VOICE P| = 88 
DRUM d =985 
Drum-rhythm similar to No.50 
WORDS (MANDAN) 
Walkie amie a eee el ee ee wake up 
GHEE) WIT GT 2a a I ees cae: come on 
Analysis —The words of this song were used also in a Fox Society 
serenade (No. 55), but were not transcribed in that instance. It 
will be noted that the two melodies have no resemblance to each 
other. <A dotted eighth and a triplet of eighth notes characterize 
the ryhthm of this song, occurring in various combinations. The 
song is short and has a compass of 10 tones, yet the progressions, 
with three exceptions, are major and minor thirds, In structure the 
song is harmonic; the tone material comprises the major triad and 
second. 
