(176 results found)
Kaboles-Ponem (LKT)
… a special groom’s melody [ khasn-motiv ].” [Kremenits, Poland, pre-World War II]. Gilernt 1954, p. 386 . “The … klezmorim , who played the first march.” [Frampol, Lublin, Poland, pre-World War II]. Kleydman, 1966, p. 163 . “The … not interested and interrupted them.” [Hassidic wedding in Poland]. Trunk 1946, II, p. 198 . “Afterwards [meaning …
Lanse (LKT)
… sense of humor, originating through a lanse .” [Warsaw, Poland, 1890s]. Cahan 1957, p. 225 (#218-19), 490 (#218-19) …
Gallopade (LKT)
… all the others stopped [to watch].” [Brest-Litovsk, Poland, 1848]. Wengeroff 1913, I, p. 182 . … Gallopade …
Forshpil (LKT)
… called ‘spinnholz’ (‘sponsalia’ or ‘spindel’), or, in Poland, ‘vorspiel.’” Grunwald 1905, p. 341 . “ Forshpil. … ‘Spinholz’ (a corruption of the Latin sponsalia ) or, in Poland, ‘Vorspiel,’ is held in honor of the parents of the … This was called the ‘forshpil.’ ' [Frampol, Lublin, Poland, pre-World War II]. Kleydman 1966, p. 162 . “Before …
Rikudl (LKT)
… rikudl was played and danced under the rebbe ’s window.” [Poland, c. World War I]. Litvin 1917, pp. 6-7 . “ Rikud . …
Redl (LKT)
… as long as the redl whirls around!” [Tshudnov, near Vloyn, Poland, World War II]. Cahan 1957, p. 235 (#246) . “Let’s all dance a reydl !” [Warsaw, Poland, pre-World War II]. Cahan 1957, pp. 245-46, (#263) . …
Shabos-tants (LKT)
… us out to the small dark room.” [c. 1853 in Krokodilevka, Poland]. Linetski 1897, pp. 100-103 . “Harkavi has …
Yekhiel Yeshaye Trunk
… NLI website. … Yiddish and Hebrew writer … 0 … Yiddish … Poland … Yekhiel Yeshaye Trunk …
Karahod (LKT)
… circle and then in between, reder-tents [circle dances].” [Poland, c. World War I]. Litvin 1917, p. 8 . “Karahod. …