TRACK 9 (Mar86-04-s04) Song 2: Bandawarra-ngalgin
| Sung text | Free Translation |
| bandawarra-ngalgin ka-djen-menengala-viyitj nya-mu-nganggungbandawarra-ngalgin ka-djen-menenya-muy-ang nye-djang-nganggungbandawarra-ngalgin ka-djen-menenya-muy-ang nye-djang-nganggung | It [the tide] is coming in at Bandawarra-ngalginSit and clap hands for us bothIt [the tide] is coming in at Bandawarra-ngalginStand up and dance woman, for us bothIt [the tide] is coming in at Bandawarra-ngalginStand up and dance woman, for us both |
Song structure summary
VOCAL SECTION 1
Melodic section 1
Text phrase 1
Rhythmic mode 1 (without clapsticks)
| bandawarra-ngalgin | ka | -djen | -mene |
| placename | 3MIN.S | come in | R |
It [the tide] is coming in at Bandawarra-ngalgin
Melodic section 2
Text phrase 2
Rhythmic mode 1 (without clapsticks)
| ngala | -viyitj | nya | -mu | -nganggung |
| hand | clap | 2MIN.S.IR | sit.IR | 1MIN.IO |
Sit and clap hands for us both
INSTRUMENTAL SECTION 1
Rhythmic mode 4a (moderate even)
VOCAL SECTIONS 2-3
Melodic section 1
Text phrase 1
Rhythmic mode 1 (without clapsticks)
| bandawarra-ngalgin | ka | -djen | -mene |
| placename | 3MIN.S | come in | R |
It [the tide] is coming in at Bandawarra-ngalgin
Melodic section 2
Text phrase 2
Rhythmic mode 1 (without clapsticks)
| nya | -muy | -ang | nye | -djang | -nganggung |
| 2MIN.S.IR | sway | IR | 2MIN.S.IR | stand | 1/2MIN.IO |
Stand up and dance woman, for us both
INSTRUMENTAL SECTION 2
Rhythmic mode 4a (moderate even)
INSTRUMENTAL SECTION 3
Rhythmic mode 5b (fast doubled)