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Coptic hymn (often called Coptic chant) is the monophonic liturgical singing of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt. It is performed primarily in the Coptic language (with some Greek texts) and transmitted for centuries by oral tradition rather than notation. As heard today, the repertory is built from melodic types or formulas that cantors elaborate in performance. Prompters traditionally cue the next formula, and the singing may alternate between soloist and congregation or choir. Simple percussion—especially hand cymbals and triangle—marks pulse on many festal responses. Scholars note layers of influence from early Jerusalem-Syrian Christian ritual and later Arabic culture, while some traits (e.g., certain percussion) appear to preserve ancient Egyptian practice. Overall, the result is a highly melismatic, solemn, and contemplative chant tradition distinctive to Egyptian Christianity.