Motifs

Cross-Repertoire Motifs in Liturgical Music of the Ashkenazi Tradition: An Initial Lay of the Land

Author

The earlier version, entitled “Cross-Repertoire Motifs in the Liturgical Music of Ashkenazi Tradition,” was presented at the World Congress of Jewish Studies, Jerusalem, 2013. This article is an expanded and elaborated version of that paper.

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Articles

Year:

2015

Musical Characteristics of East-European Jewish Folk-song

Author

Abraham Zvi Idelsohn

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This entry is part of an online exhibit entitled: "Hava Nagila: From Idelsohn to Belafonte & Beyond," prepared by Eva Heinstein with help from the JMRC staff. To view the exhibit in its entirety click on the link above.

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Articles in Journals

Year:

1932

Anticipation in the Ashkenazi Synagogue-Chant

Author

Eliyahu Schleifer

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Articles in Journals

Year:

1986

The Adonai Malach Mode in Ashkenazi Prayer Music: the Problem Stated and a Proposed Outlook based on Musical Characteristics

Author

Boaz Tarsi

An attempt to redefine the Ashkenazi "Adonai Malach" prayer mode. Contains an historical review of its most important definitions (Idelsohn, Cohon, Avenary), and analysis of its motifs, appearing in various prayers. Includes bibliographical references.

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Articles in Journals

Year:

2001

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