Ethiopian chant
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Ethiopian liturgical chant, or Zema, is a form of Christian liturgical chant practiced by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.[1][2] The related musical notation is known as melekket.[3] The tradition began after the sixth century and is traditionally identified with Saint Yared. Through history, the Ethiopian liturgical chants have undergone an evolution similar to that of European liturgical chants.
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Native name | Zema |
Stylistic origins | Ancient liturgical chant |
Cultural origins | Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church |
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