Klapa multipart singing of Dalmatia, southern Croatia

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2012
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Description: Klapa singing is a multipart singing tradition of Dalmatia. Multipart singing, a capella homophonic singing, oral tradition and simple music making are its main features. The leader of each singing group is the first tenor, followed by several tenori, baritoni and basi voices. During performances, the singers stand in a tight semicircle, and the first tenor starts the singing, followed by the others. The aim is to achieve the best possible blend of voices. Klapa songs deal with love, life situations, and the local environment. [85 words]
Country(ies): Croatia
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