Cantillation

Cantillation refers to the traditional chanting or singing of sacred texts, such as the Hebrew Bible, with specific melodic patterns and voice inflections. It helps convey the text’s meaning, emphasizing important words and structural breaks, and enhances the spiritual experience. Each passage has designated melodies that alert listeners to its significance and grammatical flow, creating a rhythmic and expressive oral interpretation. Cantillation combines musicality with text interpretation, serving both as a form of worship and as a way to preserve and transmit the sacred writings across generations.