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The KLAPA

Klapa is a traditional a capella group famous in Dalmatia, Croatia. Originating from the Middle Ages, it has evolved into modern klapa in the 19th century. With polyphonic singing and distinct voice types, klapa singers perform love texts with perfect intonation and clear pronunciation. The Modern Klapa movement includes the use of instruments. The Dalmatian Klapa Festival in Omiš has played a vital role in preserving this cultural tradition.

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The KLAPA

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  1. The KLAPA

  2. What is klapa? • traditional a capella group famous in Dalmatia (south of Croatia) • Literally means “a group of friends” • Tradition derives from the Middle Ages (was composed mostly of men) • “modern” klapa has been formed in 19th century Klapa Timbar

  3. Klapa has become popular in the 90´s, especially female a capella groups • Except in Dalmatia, they are being formed in Rijeka and Zagreb, too • A singer wears black trousers( or a skirt), white shirt and red waistband

  4. Voices • Singing is polyphonic without instruments (a capella) • There are 3 types of voices: 1.tenor (high male voice) 2.baritone (medium high male voice) 3.bas (low male voice) • Singers are staggered by their voices • The highest voice starts the song and the rest of the singers join him

  5. TENORS BARITONE BAS Klapa Berulia

  6. Songs • Song lyrics are mainly love texts • Singers sing by the hearing, not by printed music record • Important singing factors: - sound homogeneity - voice balance - perfect intonation - clear pronunciation - enjoyment of text interpretation

  7. TYPES OF KLAPA • During the past we have 3 types of klapa: 1.traditional (folk) klapa – an informal group of people who occasionally sing to satisfy their love for singing 2.festivalska – sings on various occasions(in taverns, at parties etc.) 3.moderna(današnja)– use of instruments

  8. MODERN KLAPA Use of INSTRUMENTS Klapa Intrade

  9. Dalmatian Klapa Festival Omiš • Has been located in Omiš since 1967 • It`s the first institution to present klapa singing as a traditional and art music • Has greatly contributed to the development and preservation of the culture of a capella folk singing • 1967 – around 15 klapa groups were noted • 1980 – around 200 klapa groups were noted • Today – more than 400

  10. Other festivals • Bol, island Brač • Blato, island Korčula • Vodice • Opuzen • 1991.- the first women´s klapa competing evening was established

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