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Synkasthistó what does it mean? (Greek) Related threads: Greek Alphabet. Help Needed (12) Greek Music Websites & Sources (15) Who speaks modern Greek? song translation needed (20) Lyr Req: Varka Yialo (Greek) (5) Lyr Req: Yerakina / Gerakina (trad. Greek) (33) Greek Folk Musicians (16)
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Subject: Synkasthistó what does it mean? From: Fred McCormick Date: 30 Jul 08 - 08:45 AM I've come across the word Synkasthistó in connection with Greek wedding music. I wonder if our resident expert on Greek (Sorry George, your second name has just gone out of my head.) or anyone else out there might know. many hopeful heartfelts. |
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Subject: RE: Synkasthistó what does it mean? From: George Papavgeris Date: 30 Jul 08 - 09:03 AM Syn- (= same as the Latin "con-") + kathistó (= "sat down") = = Synkasthistó (i.e. "sitting in company"). In other words, such songs are not for dancing to, but for singing while sat at the table, perhaps after the meal, or between courses, or during a respite from dancing. The term is equivalent to "epitrapezio" (from epi="on" or "at" and trapezi = "table"), i.e. "songs of the table". |
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Subject: RE: Synkasthistó what does it mean? From: Fred McCormick Date: 30 Jul 08 - 10:36 AM Hi George. Magic. and apologies once again for forgetting your name. Fred. |
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Subject: RE: Synkasthistó what does it mean? From: George Papavgeris Date: 30 Jul 08 - 02:44 PM Lots of people wish they could - count yourself lucky! |
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