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skipvia commented on the word sacred harp
A form of shape note singing still prevalent in churches in the rural southern US. Notes are given shapes and names (fa, sol, la and fa, traditionally) to make reading the note values easier. Melodies and harmonies tend to be very modal. Beautiful to listen to...
November 2, 2007