The Cicada 
209 
On the word Ta, the first of the chorus of the cicada, the hands 
are slapped together, probably as representing the clicking 
accompaniment of the chirring song, and so on according to 
arrangement. 
It may be noted that the song is subject to a double interpre¬ 
tation; the one in accordance with the above rendering by 
Henry Stowell (Hare Ilongi), the other on the theme of Carew s 
11 First Rapture. ’ ’ Even to a European, especially one to whom 
the song of the cicada is known, this hctka makes an instant 
appeal; the syncopated rhythm is so unusual, yet so definite, 
and it is easy to appreciate the genius of the Maori composer. 
