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Explaining the Item It is very important that performers understand the nature and significance of the items which they are to learn. When this is neglected, the result is an unconvincing performance and vague actions because performers do not understand what they are trying to say. Even quite competent users of colloquial Maori cannot translate without help the literary style affected in some taparahi and waiata where archaic words and usage serve to obscure the meaning for present-day speakers of the language. Therefore an item must be introduced before it is taught and at least a general explanation, if not a line by line translation, given to the performers.

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Te Ao Hou, June 1963, Page 23

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109

Explaining the Item Te Ao Hou, June 1963, Page 23

Explaining the Item Te Ao Hou, June 1963, Page 23

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