Ta_ta_ta_caprita_ta_do_maj_karaoke Guide

A performer wears a goat mask (often with a movable wooden jaw that "clacks") and a colorful costume.

Originally a pagan fertility rite, the dance depicts the goat falling ill or "dying" and then being miraculously revived, symbolizing the death of the old year and the rebirth of the new. ta_ta_ta_caprita_ta_do_maj_karaoke

A group (ceată) goes from house to house on New Year's Eve to bring luck and chase away evil spirits. 🎼 Musical Structure Cantecul caprei de anul nou - didactic.ro A performer wears a goat mask (often with

Foaie verde și-un grăunte,Asta-i capra de la munte.De la munte din Carpați,Ce tot umblă pe sub brazi. 🎭 Cultural Significance: The Goat Dance 🎼 Musical Structure Cantecul caprei de anul nou

Ța, ța, ța, căpriță, ța,Vine lupu-n urma ta.Ța, ța, ța, căpriță, ța,Ne temem că te-a mânca.

The lyrics typically follow a repetitive, rhythmic structure to accompany the "goat's" jumping movements:

The is one of Romania's oldest winter traditions, dating back to at least the 17th century.