Dictionary/आलाप
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आलाप

aalaap

Definitions

Noun

musical prelude, melodic elaboration

the opening section of a raga performance in Indian classical music, where the singer or instrumentalist slowly introduces the notes and mood of the raga without rhythmic accompaniment; Sanskrit from - (towards) + (speaking, singing)

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