Revia רְבִיעַ
Learn revia, a diamond-shaped trop above the word.
Ready to go?
Set yourself up for success
- Set aside at least 30 minutes. We're all busy, but shorter sessions generally limit retention.
- Find a quiet place. Even after many years, I still need a quiet spot to practice. The great thing is you can be inside or outside.
- Be in the right frame of mind. Reading requires focus. If you're tired or distracted or angry, you will struggle. Take a few minutes to recenter yourself before you start.
Get everything you need
- Print out your reading if you can. It's helpful to be able to take notes when you're learning. (Bring a pencil, too!)
- Use headphones if possible — they help you hear the melody clearly.
- Wear a kippah — it's customary.
Repetition is key to learning trop!
This is revia
Revia has a diamond shape (◆) above the accented syllable.
Often paired with
Revia will usually (but not always) be preceded by our friend munaḥ.
Remember: Munaḥ’s melody depends on the trop it is partnered with. It sounds different with revia than it would with etnaḥta.
This is legarmeh
Legarmeh, or munaḥ legarmeh, means “independent munaḥ.” As this suggests, legarmeh is simply a munaḥ that stands alone, not as a partner to another taam. It is followed by a vertical line (called pasek) that separates it from the next word.
Munaḥ legarmeh often precedes munaḥ revia.
Revia
Practice revia by itself, without munaḥ.
Accent on later syllable
When the accent falls on a later syllable, the melody builds through the lead-in syllables.
Learn the melody
Practice with words
Accent on first syllable
When the accent falls on the first syllable (including segolates and single-syllable words), compress the melody.
Learn the melody
Practice with words
Munaḥ Revia
Practice the munaḥ-revia pattern. Munaḥ looks like a backward "L" under the word.
Accent on later syllable
When both words have later-syllable accents, the melody flows naturally through each word.
Learn the melody
Practice with words
Accent on first syllable
When the munaḥ or revia word has first-syllable stress, compress the melody for those words.
Learn the melody
Practice with words
Legarmeh Munaḥ Revia
Practice the legarmeh-munaḥ-revia pattern. Legarmeh is a munaḥ followed by a vertical line.
Accent on later syllable
The vertical line (pasek) after legarmeh creates a brief pause before continuing to munaḥ revia.
Learn the melody
Practice with words
Accent on first syllable
When the legarmeh word has first-syllable stress (like אֵלֶּה), compress the melody.