Torah trope lesson
Pazer, Zakef Gadol & Telisha Trope Phrases — Torah Cantillation
This lesson teaches three less-common Torah tropes — Pazer, Zakef Gadol, and Telisha Gedola — including their distinctive symbols and melodies.
What this lesson teaches
- Recognize the Pazer, Zakef Gadol, and Telisha symbols.
- Listen to each melody in turn.
- Chant each phrase.
- Practice these tropes within full verses.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pazer trope?
A trope with an elaborate melody, marking a pause and often stretching over several words.
What is Zakef Gadol?
A pausal trope used when the word stands on its own, related to but distinct from Zakef Katon.
What is Telisha Gedola?
A trope marked at the start of a word, with its own characteristic melodic turn.
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