. Bulletin. Ethnology. 174 BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY [Bdll. 136 Analysis.—The principal interval in this song is a major third (A-C sharp), which is followed in the second measure by a descent to F sharp, forming a minor triad, and in the fourth measure by a descent to E, completing a major triad. This form continues throughout the song and has been noted in numerous other Choctaw songs. Two rhythmic units occur, and the melody progresses by 18 ascending and 19 descending intervals. The tempo increased from =76 to «! =92 in the repetitions of the song. The step of the Turkey dance consists
. Bulletin. Ethnology. 174 BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY [Bdll. 136 Analysis.—The principal interval in this song is a major third (A-C sharp), which is followed in the second measure by a descent to F sharp, forming a minor triad, and in the fourth measure by a descent to E, completing a major triad. This form continues throughout the song and has been noted in numerous other Choctaw songs. Two rhythmic units occur, and the melody progresses by 18 ascending and 19 descending intervals. The tempo increased from =76 to «! =92 in the repetitions of the song. The step of the Turkey dance consists of a hop with both feet together, iBrst one foot and then the other being placed fonvard. The song of this dance has words, but their meaning is not known at the present time. It is undoubtedlj'^ an old song. No. 60. Turkey Dance Song Recorded by Sidney Wesley (Catalog No. 2209) Voice J : 72 striking sticks J -. 72 See rhythm of striking sticks below A (1) (1) (1) (1) (2) I r; (2) ^^i rJ mtr'c y \i « 0\^0 1»F\^P m ^ ¥ (1) ^rt ^ (1) \:)^^^h\ ^^^H^^^ *• * (2) (tL ^m. (1) ^^m. a !* rT»"-ft-374- Rhythm of striking sticks J J JJj j m s ^ Analysis.—This melody is an interesting example of period formation, the second period being short, higher in pit^h than the first and different-in. 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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