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The following song was sung while the warriors were sitting in 
the lodge, before starting on an expedition : 
No. 77. Song When Organizing a War Party 
(Catalogue No. 888) 
Recorded by OLp Dog 
VOICE a 92 
Drum not recorded 
Analysis —This song is strongly harmonic in character, has a com- 
pass of an octave, and contains only the tones of the minor triad and 
fourth. The rhythmic unit’ is short and occurs in both double and 
triple measures. Progression is chiefly by the minor third, which 
constitutes more than half the entire number of intervals. 
The words of the following song indicate that it was sung by a 
leader of warriors to stimulate the younger members of the party. 
The melody is dignified, almost stately, reflecting the spirit of the 
words. 
