This choral setting of the popular Yiddish folksong employs the use of instrument-like sounds imitating the strumming of the balalayka, a Russian folk instrument similar to a guitar, and contrasts the upbeat “Tumbalalayka” refrain with dark harmonic colors and occasional smooth polyphonic textures.
SATB, medium difficulty, about 2’30”
Music is available for perusal and purchase via Swirly Music
http://www.swirlymusic.org/music/choral-music/michael-kaulkin-tumbalalayka-satb/
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