jhala

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noun

In Hindustani classical music, the fast-paced conclusion of a raga, often characterized by the overwhelming of the melodic component by the rhythmic component.

OriginHindi झाला →
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Meanings

nounjhala (plural jhalas)

plural jhalas

  1. entertainmentIn Hindustani classical music, the fast-paced conclusion of a raga, often characterized by the overwhelming of the melodic component by the rhythmic component.

Origin

  1. Hindiझाला
  2. Englishjhala

From Hindi झाला (jhālā).

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