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[ qʰɑtʰ ]
Verb

English: wrap, encase

German: wickeln, umhüllen

KLCP:

Level 2
Notes

Note that qat can also mean "accompany (singing) with instrumental music": KGT 76: Despite the variety and sophistication of Klingon musical instruments, most Klingon music is vocal, with or without instrumental accompaniment. When there is an instrumental component, the players are said to qat the song. The verb qat literally means "wrap, encase", the imagery apparently being that the instrumentation adds the final, though not absolutely necessary, touches. SEE ALSO: Dech surround (v) ngaS contain (v) pID coat (food) with herbed mixture (v) vel cover, coat, mask (v) nav qatwI' envelope (n) TNK

Verb

English: accompany (singing) with instrumental music

German: wickeln, umhüllen

Category:

Music

KLCP:

Level 3
Notes

Missing from EK side of TKD. KGT adds the meaning of "encase."

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