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Show MNSMOM] NORTHERN UTE MUSIC 107 Analysis.- We have before us for consideration two renditions of a song by the same singer ( cf. Nos. 77, 78), the first rendition being recorded in 1914 and the second in 1916. The duplication was accidental, which adds to the interest of the comparison. On the first occasion the song was sung three times and on the second it was sung twice. Comparing the transcriptions of the two renditions, we find in the second a more regular rhythm and also an ornamentation of the melody, as in the third measure. The first-named peculiarity is shown by the presence of rhythmic units, the latter by a larger proportion of whole- tone progressions. Inquiry was made concerning the life of the singer during the two years elapsing between the making of the records, as the rhythm might possibly be influenced by an adaptation to the ways of the white man. The Government officials on the reservation were, however, of the opinion that no appreciable change had taken place in the singer and the difference in the records was attributed by them to a difference in mood at the time of recording. On comparing the analyses of the two renditions, we find the following resemblances and differences: RESEMBLANCES Tonality Major. First tone Octave. Last tone -,... Fifth. Compass 12 tones. Tone material Octave complete except seventh. Structure.... Melodic. First progression Upward. Time of first measure 2- 4. DIFFERENCES Number of progressions Proportion of major thirds.. Proportion of major seconds Rhythmic unit Time of voice and drum Second renditionl- Key of E flat major 47 20 58 2 84 1 Interesting features of the second rendition are the first and second endings and the connective phrase. In both renditions the drum was in the same tempo as the voice, but was struck slightly after the corresponding tone of the voice. This appears to be a peculiarity of the Lame dance songs. In the comparison of the two renditions it appears that the resemblances are more important than the differences, establishing the identity of |