riyaz

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noun

The rigorous practice of Hindustani classical music.

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Meanings

nounriyaz (uncountable)
  1. uncountableentertainmentThe rigorous practice of Hindustani classical music.

Origin

  1. Urduریاض f
  2. Englishriyaz

From Urdu ریاض f (riyāz).

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APA

riyaz. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/riyaz

MLA

“riyaz.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/riyaz. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “riyaz,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/riyaz.

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