The term “pakad” denotes the act of grasping or holding. It refers to a concise musical phrase that embodies the unique and identifiable elements of a raga. Considered as the crucial melodic phrase of a raga, the pakad captures its essence and character.
Below are examples of Pakad in Ragas: Bilaskhani Todi, Lalit and Marwa.
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