Music of Acoma, Isleta, Cochiti, and Zuñi Pueblos - Flutopedia.com

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(Catalog No. 1922)
No. 35.
Song concerning the clouds and fog
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Analysis.—This song is characterized by a change of tempo which is maintained
for two measures and followed by a return to the original time. These changes
are probably connected with the words. The form of the melody is similar to
many other Pueblo songs and consists of an introductory phrase and two periods,
each of which is repeated. The third above the kenyote is more prominent than
in the song next preceding, but the placing of the melody above and below the
keynote is the same as in that song. Although groups of four 16th notes occur
with frequency, the rhythmic unit is designated as a series of eighth notes in a
triple measure. The melody contains a variety of ascending intervals, but the
most frequent is the whole tone which comprises almost one-half of the intervals.
In explanation of the next song, used in the Corn dance, it was said
there was once a beautiful lake near Laguna which "broke" and the
waters drained away. The bowl mentioned in the song is different
from the "medicine dish" mentioned in connection with song No. 20.