niggun

/ˈnɪɡɡən/

Definitions

1. noun

A word or phrase in Hebrew, Yiddish, or other languages that has no literal meaning but expresses emotion or feeling, typically sung or recited as a form of Jewish liturgy or devotional practice.

“The congregation sang a niggun in honor of the High Holidays.”

Synonyms

  • cantillation
  • wordless prayer

Antonyms

  • verbalization