= Sacred Harp
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Sacred Harp is a tradition of American Protestant sacred music that originated in the early 19th century, particularly in the Southern United States. It is characterized by its unique shape-note singing system, which uses a distinctive four-shape notation to represent different musical pitches. The shapes correspond to the syllables of the solfège system (fa, sol, la, and mi), making it easier for singers to read music, especially in community singing contexts.
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