= Hebrew cantillation
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Hebrew cantillation, also known as "ta'amei mikra," refers to a system of musical notations used to guide the chanting of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) during public readings in synagogues. These notations serve multiple purposes, including indicating pitch, rhythm, and phrasing of the text, as well as highlighting the grammatical structure and meaning of the verses. The cantillation marks, called "trop," are placed above or below the words of the text.
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