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ACCORDING TO THIS INFORMANT, IT IS BAD LUCK TO PLAY
A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT IN A HOUSE WHERE SOMEONE
HAS RECENTLY DIED. THE NOISE IS SAID TO SCARE
THE ANGELS AWAY FROM THE HOUSE.

Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; MAUCH CHUNK

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Music
BELIEF -- Bad luck Activities

Date learned: 00001961 SPRING

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