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MR.1970.17.3-B1
Basic facts:
| country |
province |
region |
village |
people |
group |
date |
collector |
| Malawi | | Rumpi | | Tumbuka | Henga | 1957 | Hugh Tracey |
Language and title:
original language: Tumbuka/Henga
title in original language: Mwabawoli bani
title in English: The deceitful wife
Musical composition:
| type | # performers | instrument (type) | singing voice |
| Group | 6 | - |
MALE |
Characteristics:
general:
function: entertainment
length: 3:20 min.
Performers:
Ruben Tankadi Mbuluwundi
Fragment:
not available online
Remarks:
"The Sound of Africa Series - Sons d'Afrique Series"
Reference AMA. TR-54
The story is about a girl who told her brother-in-law she was going to see her husband in the Copperbelt. But she took a bus in the opposite direction and it was clear that not only had her plans changed, but her affections as well.
Tempo:
|
| average | 178.24 |
| median | 177.51 |
| minimum | 136.36 |
| maximum | 206.9 |
| standaard deviation | 12.71 |
| regression factor | 0.01 |
|
Pitch:
Tessitura
Octave reduced tone scale
All pitch candidates
Melodic progress (fragment)
