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one of the group which was composed or sung by a woman. One 

 accidental occurs — the fourth raised a semitone. The manner of 

 using this accidental introduces two intervals, one of which seems 

 particularly difficult for an Indian to sing, namely, the minor second. 

 The other interval is the augmented fourth, in the descent from D 

 sharp to A. All these intervals, as well as the ascent of the octave, 

 were sung with good intonation. The song is minor in tonahty and 

 freely melodic in structure. 



The aged members of the tribe were seated comfortably in the 

 ''shade house" on the outer edge of the dancing circle. There they 

 listened attentively to all that took place; indeed, the utmost rever- 

 ence and respect for the ceremony were shown by all who attended. 

 The spectators realized that when prayer was offered by the Inter- 

 cessor "it was their duty to join in his prayer with their hearts." 



Meantime many incidents were taking place in the great tribal 

 gathering. Those who rejoiced were asking others to rejoice with 

 them, while still others joined their friends in lamenting chiefs who 

 had died during the year, or warriors who had been slain by the 

 enemy. The relatives of those who took part in the Sun dance pro- 

 vided feasts, and little groups were seen feasting here and there in 

 the camp while at the same time songs of lamentation could be 

 heard. The following song was used at a Sun dance in commemo- 

 ration of Kar)gi'-iyo'take (Sitting Crow), a Sioux warrior who was 

 killed in a fight with the Crows. The words of this song are a 

 warrior's best memorial. 



No. 23. Song of Lamentation (Catalogue No. 487) 



Sung by Lone Man 



VoicB J == 56 

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