Nigun Atik (string trio)

Title: Nigun Atik

Composer: Israeli folk dance tune, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin; Violin 2/Viola; Cello

Printout: 8 pages

Note: “Nigun atik” literally translates to “ancient dance.” This music is traditionally used for circle dances at weddings, bar/bat mitzahs, and other celebratory events. In this arrangement, each instrument takes a turn with the melody while the others alternate between rhythmic accompaniment and lyric countermelodies.