| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| KONDAKARIAN SINGING | KONDAKARIAN SINGING – One of the types of liturgical singing that arose in Kievan Rus’ following Byzantine models. Kondakarian Singing was by nature quite melismatic and was performed in solo fashion by virtuoso singers, while the congregation sang refrains. It was used to perform kontakia, Communion Hymns, and select verses from the Psalms. Kondakarian Singing… Read More |
| KONTAKION | KONTAKION – A hymn giving in an abbreviated form the substance of the day’s feast. Originally, this was a hymn composed of many stanza (18-24) whose lengthy text required the use of a scroll. What remains today are short preliminary stanzas that give a concise meaning to the feast being celebrated. It is sung following… Read More |
| KYRIE ELEISON | KYRIE ELEISON – (Gr. Lord have mercy) The response of the choir or the congregation to the petitions of the Litany. |