Tevir
Tevir (Hebrew: תְּבִיר, with variant English spellings including T'vir and Tebir) is a cantillation mark commonly found in the Torah, Haftarah, and other Hebrew biblical books. It can be found independently[1] or it can follow any number of other cantillation marks, very commonly a Mercha or Darga.[2]
The Hebrew word תְּבִ֛יר translates into English as broken.
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Melody
The Tevir is sung on a low tone, going downward at the beginning and upward at the end.
References
- ↑ A Hebrew grammar: containing a copious and systematic development of the ... By Samuel Ransom, page 207
- ↑ Chanting the Hebrew Bible By Joshua R. Jacobson, page 113
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Concordance of the Hebrew accents in the Hebrew Bible: Concordance ..., Volume 1 By James D. Price, page 6
- 1 2 Concordance of the Hebrew accents in the Hebrew Bible: Concordance ..., Volume 1 By James D. Price, page 5
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