Biblical Hebrew Forum

[Brak <Brak AT neo.rr.com>]

I am wondering, what is the standard/official names for the various 
tropes. I ask because I have seen different names for the same symbol, 
as well as MANY different ways to transliterate the names into English.

So I was wondering if there is an official list somewhere.

Thanks in advance.

--

B"H
John Steven

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a melody is still our friend; but he who violates a rhythm unawares can 
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