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Analysis —Three renditions of this song were recorded, the rhythm 
being unvarying throughout the repetitions. The phrase designated 
as a rhythmic unit is simply a recurrent phrase, not a theme that is 
worked over, as, for instance, in No. 82. The ascending seventh at 
the introduction of the words was sung with reasonable accuracy. 
Two triads form the framework of the melody, B flat-D flat—F, in 
measures 1 to 5, and F—A flat—C in measures 6 to 8, followed by a repe- 
tition in the part of the song containing the words. The interval of 
« fourth comprises about one-third of the progressions. 
The words of this song suggest the treachery of the enemy. 
No. 92. “ He Holds a Knife in His Hand” 
(Catalogue No. 816) 
Recorded by SCATTERED CoRN 
VOICE dl - 63 
DRUM d- 69 
Drum-rhythm similar to No. 37 
hi-ha-ma-he-na ka-ni @ ma-kos 
WORDS (MANDAN) 
Wa uketuinisgs = =24 sate ae _the inimical one 
ako! makos2t = 2 -ee e oee is over there 
ma’hihama’hena ka’ni_____- he is holding a knife in his hand 
MA KOS et oa eee > Ck ee as he lies there 
Analysis —This song contains the tones E flat, F, G flat, and B 
flat, suggesting E flat as the keynote, but the progressions of the 
melody are such that the song is analyzed with B flat as the key- 
note. This is one of many instances in which the terms “keynote” 
