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“The musicians’ work would begin on Saturday night before the wedding... Young men and women would gather at the bride’s home for a “goodbye party” and dancing. The klezmorim would play until late at night. Their melodies were known by the names ‘zmires’ or ‘motse-shabos.’ The Ukrainian musicians had a tradition to play at this event to honor the guests ‘dobranots’ (good night)... a sentimental quiet melody...” Stutschewsky 1959, p.156. (Musical notation included).
See Forshpil.