Jewish music is the music and melodies of the
Jewish people. There exist both traditions of religious music, as sung at the
synagogue and domestic prayers, and of secular music, such as
klezmer. While some elements of Jewish music may originate in
biblical times, differences of rhythm and sound can be found among later Jewish communities that have been musically influenced by location. In the nineteenth century, religious reform led to composition of ecclesiastic music in the styles of
classical music. A number of modern Jewish composers have been aware of and influenced by the different traditions of Jewish music.