filmi geet

noun

A type of music typically used in the soundtracks of films from Mumbai, or a particular song of this type.

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Meanings

nounfilmi geet (countable and uncountable, plural filmi geets)

plural filmi geets · alternative filmi git · alternative filmi-git · alternative filmi-geet

  1. IndiacountableuncountableentertainmentA type of music typically used in the soundtracks of films from Mumbai, or a particular song of this type.

    Unlike most filmi geets this song is a continuous, seamless melody which dispenses with non-traditional musical devices.

    2003, Ashraf Aziz, Light of the Universe: Essays on Hindustani Film Music, page 91

    Synonyms: filmi

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA type of music typically used in the soundtracks of films from Mumbai, or a particular song of this type.

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Origin

  1. Hindiफ़िल्मी गीत
  2. Englishfilmi geet

Borrowed from Hindi फ़िल्मी गीत (filmī gīt).

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