
A nigun (ניגון meaning `tune` or `melody`, pl. nigunim) or niggun (pl. niggunim) is a form of Jewish religious song or tune sung by groups. It is vocal music, often with repetitive sounds such as `bim-bim-bam` or `ai-ai-ai!` instead of formal lyrics. Sometimes, Bible verses or quotes from other classical Jewish texts are sung repetiti...
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wordless song sung by asidic Jews as a means of elevating the soul to God. Because they lacked words, the nigunim were felt to move the singer ...
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