Does the congregation recite the Mussaf Amidah of Rosh HaShanah silently with nine blessings or seven?

Rosh HashanahRosh HaShanahMussaf

Synopsis

A dispute among Geonim whether the congregation prays Mussaf with the full nine blessings (Malchuyot, Zichronot, Shofarot embedded) or a shortened seven-blessing version; the Shulchan Aruch rules for nine.

Rishonim
Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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