[HANASHIR:13036] Re: trope question

[Andy Curry <acurry...>]

Ellie -

Yes, this is a very unusual sequence.  Usually the vertical line separates 
a munach from a munach, where the munach would otherwise have one pitch, 
that pitch being the "2" of the mode, a full step above the "root".  In 
such cases, I vocalize the first munach as
"2-3-1-2".

However, the important thing is not so much how you chant a particular 
sequence, but that it follow the text logically/emphatically and that it is 
consistent.  The text in this sequence is very powerful:  "Aval ashemim | 
anachnu al-achinu" -
"but [We] are guilty | we [against our] brother".  So anything you do 
should emphasize the drama of these words.

Kol tuv,
Andy

At 12:14 AM 12/5/2002 -0600, you wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>Could someone more cantorial than me answer a tricky trope question?
>
>I'm reading Torah this Shabbat, and the line in question is Genesis 42:21. 
>The sequence of tropes is zarka munach zarka segol, with one of those 
>vertical lines between munach and the 2nd zarka. The question: how is the 
>munach sung? As the munach before zarka or the munach between zarka and 
>segol? Does the vertical line matter?
>
>Also, what is the vertical line called, and what is its meaning? I've been 
>using Josee Wolff's wonderful book and it's a great resource, but it never 
>explains exactly. I've been told it indicates a slight pause, but I'd like 
>a more official answer if there is one.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Ellie
>
>

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