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30 Jul 08 - 08:45 AM (#2401158) Subject: Synkasthistó what does it mean? From: Fred McCormick 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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30 Jul 08 - 09:03 AM (#2401177) Subject: RE: Synkasthistó what does it mean? From: George Papavgeris 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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30 Jul 08 - 10:36 AM (#2401270) Subject: RE: Synkasthistó what does it mean? From: Fred McCormick Hi George. Magic. and apologies once again for forgetting your name. Fred. |
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30 Jul 08 - 02:44 PM (#2401562) Subject: RE: Synkasthistó what does it mean? From: George Papavgeris Lots of people wish they could - count yourself lucky! |