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Analysis —The rhythmic unit of this song is simple and, except 
for a closing measure, is continuously repeated, the melody descend- 
ing in this rhythm from the highest to the lowest tone of its compass, 
The tempo of the drum is slightly slower than that of the voice. 
The second and sixth tones of the octave are lacking in the song, 
which is harmonic in structure. 
No. 102. War Song (Catalogue No. 889) 
Recorded by OLp Doe 
VOICE 4 = 92(¢)=-184) 
DRUM d = 92 
Drum-rhythm similar to No. 32 
Analysis——Of the 19 progressions in this song 17 are whole tones 
and minor thirds, the remaining two intervals being a minor sixth and 
a fourth. The drumbeat is in eighth note values continuing steadily 
through the 3-8 and 5-8 measures. Two renditions were recorded, 
and in both renditions the tempo of the 5-8 measures was accurate. 
The melodic tones are those of the fourth five-toned scale. 
MISCELLANEOUS SONGS 
The songs comprised in this group, like many of the war and 
society songs, can not be definitely ascribed to either the Mandan or 
Hidatsa tribes. In some instances a song was recorded by a Mandan 
and verified by an Hidatsa, while, as in preceding groups, some songs 
undoubtedly originated in one tribe and were sung with words of 
the other language. 
The first two songs were sung to children. No. 103 was recorded 
by both Wolf Head and Scattered Corn (Mandan), the melody 
being practically the same, but the words slightly different in the 
latter. portion. The transcription is from Wolf Head’s rendition, 
