Torah trope lesson
How to Chant the Segol Trope — Torah Cantillation Lesson
Segol is a Torah trope shown by a cluster of three dots above the word, often appearing with Zarka. This lesson teaches the Segol phrase and its melody.
What this lesson teaches
- Recognize the three-dot Segol symbol.
- Listen to the Zarka-Segol melody.
- Chant the Segol phrase.
- Practice Segol with its lead-in tropes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Segol trope?
A disjunctive trope marked by three dots above the word, frequently paired with Zarka.
Is the Segol trope the same as the segol vowel?
No — the cantillation Segol is a melodic mark above the word, distinct from the segol vowel below the letters.
What trope comes before Segol?
Zarka often leads into the Segol phrase.
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