Abstract
M.A.
The study entitled "A Survey of the Bapedi Women's Songs" entails describing the
content, language, and performance of songs sung by women. The five chapters are
divided as follows:
The first chapter depicts the formulation of objectives, stating the aim, scope and
approach to the study. It concentrates on the types of songs germane to the Bapedi
women.
The second chapter aims at identifying the types of songs sung at di erent stages and
moods.
The third chapter focuses on the peculiarity with which language is anchored, such as
repetition, rhythm and imagery.
The fourth chapter examines the actual performance of these songs and the style in which
messages are decoded to the dyads. The last chapter encapsulates all the foregone chapters and puts stress on the use of songs,
and the preservation of the language as a heritage that could be perceived as a signpost
for generations to come.