Etymology

lahara

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Today it means: a repetitive instrumental melody used to accompany a tabla or pakhawaj solo in Hindustani classical music of North India; it is also used to accompany kathak dance performances Full definition →

Hindi लहरा
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  1. Hindi · derived fromलहरा
  2. English todaylahara

Anglicized form of Hindi लहरा (lahrā)

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