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Fal
In Yiddish, in most of the Hasidic dynasties, the word Fal refers to a section of a…
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Tenu'a (yd. pronunciation: tnue, tnie)
A term used by Hassidim and East European hazzanim; it literally means 'Movement.' An…
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Niggun
A monophonic folk music composition, vocal or instrumental, with or without text,…
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Dance tune (Niggun rikud)
A tune used mostly for dancing. The Hebrew term is likely a translation of the earlier…
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Kolomeyke (LKT)
This entry is part of the Lexicon of Klezmer Terminology (LKT). The LKT…
Tish
In Yiddish, Tish means table. In the Hasidic movement, the Tish is the public feast of…
Hora
Origin of the term
The word originates from Rumanian. As an ancient term it meant a…
Ba'al Menagen\ Menagen
The word 'menagen' (menágn in a Yiddish accent) comes from the verb 'nagen,' which in…
Menagen
The word 'menagen' (menágn in Yiddish accent) comes from the verb 'nagen,' which in the…