gharana

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noun

An Indian system of social organization linking musicians or dancers by lineage or apprenticeship, and by adherence to a particular musical style and ideology.

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Meanings

noungharana (plural gharanas)

plural gharanas

  1. An Indian system of social organization linking musicians or dancers by lineage or apprenticeship, and by adherence to a particular musical style and ideology.

Origin

  1. Hindiघराना
  2. Englishgharana

Borrowed from Hindi घराना (gharānā).

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gharana. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gharana

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“gharana.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gharana. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gharana,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gharana.

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