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questions which arise during a perusal of the problem of "Shtaygerology"
are: |
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| 1)
Can the temporal and geographic origins of a particular piece be ascertained
through its modal mechanics? |
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| 2)
Are there regional differences between the modes and their mechanisms (i.e.
a klezmer nussach?) |
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| 3)
What is the relationship of Klezmer modes to Cantorial (Chazzanut) modes?
To those of neighboring or host peoples? |
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| 4)
What are the similarities and differences to Greek, Turkish and Arabic Makamat
or Persian Dastgah? |
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| 5)
What are the limiting parameters of improvisation in modal Klezmer music? |
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6)
Are there differences between the modal mechanics of vocal music (i.e.,
Niggunim) and instrumental music?
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