The Shofar is an ancient tool; a horn that is used like an alarm or announcement. Its usually made out of a ram's horn but can also be made from the horns of a goat, sheep, antelope and gazelle. There are three basical musical sounds of the shofar blasts. They are:

Te-ki-YA: A long drawn out blast sounds like a call to conscience. "Wake up!"

She-va-RIM: Three short blasts. Some say these "broken" notes symbolize the realization that we have strayed from the right path.

Te-ru-AH: Nine short staccato blasts. These may symbolize the sounds of weeping and short breaths expressing remorse and regret.