DENSMORE] MANDAN AND HIDATSA MUSIC 159 
Analysis—The two rhythmic units of this song are interesting 
and well defined. An unusual variety of intervals occurs, the 
largest being a minor sixth and the smallest a semitone. In struc- 
ture the song is classified as melodic with harmonic framework. All 
the tones of the octave except the fourth are present in the melody. 
The remaining songs of this group (Nos. 91-98) are typical songs 
of the victory dances that followed the return of a successful war 
party. Scalps of the enemy were usually carried in these dances. 
It is said that the following song was sung by the women. 
No. 91. Song of Triumph (Catalogue No. 815) 
Recorded by SCATTERED CORN 
‘VOICE a = 69 
DRUM Z - 69 
Drum-rhythm similar to No.32 [poo ee 
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WORDS (MANDAN) 
wa lneh adios 150693: ers hl the wicked one 
Wap kKaMmMikas= =) 9s eee SS was shy 
@! onikikes2 o>! el i ee is it he? 
hahot*waha 242252. oe ase ee (exclamation of pleasure) 
