by Enayet Hossain | Sep 22, 2023 | Term
Vistar, in the realm of Indian classical music, refers to the systematic and gradual unfolding or elaboration of a raga. It involves the melodic expansion and exploration of a raga’s various nuances, emphasizing slow and sustained movements with occasional...
by Enayet Hossain | Sep 22, 2023 | Term
It involves a gentle, swaying motion of a note, or the neighboring notes, gracefully traversing the microtones (shrutis) that reside between them. The note produced during this musical oscillation is referred to as the “andolit swar.” An illustrative...
by Enayet Hossain | Sep 22, 2023 | Term
It’s a grouping of notes, characterized by short and gentle taans, displaying less force compared to a zamzama. This musical embellishment, known as “murki,” is frequently employed in the context of thumris but is often used in Khayal performance....
by Enayet Hossain | Sep 22, 2023 | Term
This technique involves a continuous, deliberate, and forceful oscillation of a note, transitioning seamlessly from one note to another. It holds significant importance in Indian music, being employed in both vocal and instrumental performances. Unlike...
by Enayet Hossain | Sep 22, 2023 | Term
Chalan signifies a traditional maneuver. It does not pertain to the pace of movement but rather denotes the uninterrupted sequence and progression of notes, serving to elucidate the distinctive characteristics of the raga. Content Provided By:...
by Enayet Hossain | Sep 22, 2023 | Term
In Indian classical music, the term “jaati” refers to the classification of ragas based on the number of notes (swaras) used in their ascending (arohana) and descending (avarohana) scales. The concept of jaati helps in understanding the structure and...
