. Bulletin. Ethnology. Densmoue] NOOTKA AND QUILEUTE MUSIC 81 substitution of two measures in the repetition as indicated in the transcription. The melody is based on the fourth five-toned scale and contains a short rhythmic unit which occurs frequently and forms part of longer phrases. It has a compass of seven tones and is a lively, interesting melody with constant movement. The rhythm of the drum consisted of eighth notes but the drum occasionally added a beat and played three instead of two eighths, corresponding to a triplet in the song. The following song is hereditary in the family of H
. Bulletin. Ethnology. Densmoue] NOOTKA AND QUILEUTE MUSIC 81 substitution of two measures in the repetition as indicated in the transcription. The melody is based on the fourth five-toned scale and contains a short rhythmic unit which occurs frequently and forms part of longer phrases. It has a compass of seven tones and is a lively, interesting melody with constant movement. The rhythm of the drum consisted of eighth notes but the drum occasionally added a beat and played three instead of two eighths, corresponding to a triplet in the song. The following song is hereditary in the family of Helen Irving (pi. 3, b), who lived at Wyatch village. Such a song was sung by the person giving the potlatch, who danced alone as he sang. The gifts were distributed immediately afterwards. Makah (Catalog No. 1399) No. 19. "Mine is a Proud Village" Recorded by Helen Irving Voice J â 56 Drum J â 56 Drum-rhythm similar to No. 13. â¢-â¢--#-⢠^ gal -vâ^ ^ S :4: -â â«UiJ- TRANSLATION Mine is a proud village, such as it is, We are at our best when dancing. Analysis.âAttention has been directed to songs expressing expecta- tion and ending on the second above the keynote. (See analysis of No. 10.) The present song is an excellent example of this class. The dotted eighth followed by a sixteenth note forms part of several different phrases and therefore is not regarded as a rhythmic Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology. Washington : G. P. O.
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