Some of these verses contain only a single word, the rhythm being brought about by the chorus aja, amna aja, &c. I add two examples of this kind:
V. Song in the language of the Angakut:
Ajarpaija taitlaniqdjuaq ajarpe aitarpik ajijaija.
Ajarpaija ataqdjuaq ajarpe aitarpik ajijaija.
Ajarpaija mingeriaqdjuaq ajarpe aitarpik ajijaija.
VI. Oχaitoq’s song:
Aja.
(1) Tavunga tavunga tavunga tavunga
Tavunga tavunga tavunga tavunga tavungadlo tavunga
Aja.