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Om gir is a collection of folk songs from the Ozark Mountains region in the United States. Specifically, it refers to the traditional, unaccompanied singing of ballads, hymns, and other genres by individuals or groups, often men but sometimes women, who would gather in communal settings.

The term "Om g--" or "Om guar" was first used in the late 19th century by folk music collectors Francis Lee Utley and George List. They documented the style in the 1930s, initially identifying it with the Appalachian region. The song style involves short phrases, dissonant intervals, and usage of drone notes. Singers typically prepare the voice for this type of singing through training and control of the timbre.

Singstyle

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