Setting melodies from before Shabbat
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Question
Is it permitted, before Shabbat, to set an alarm clock that plays a song, when my intention is not to wake up but only to enjoy hearing the song on Shabbat?
Answer
Shalom u-verachah
It is forbidden to play melodies on Shabbat, because this is considered a slight to the sanctity of Shabbat.
Any action that is heard out loud, and is not normally done in this manner on a regular basis, is considered “avsha milta” (a conspicuous noise), and this involves “ziluta deShabbata” (a degradation of the honor of Shabbat).
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