by Enayet Hossain | May 22, 2023 | Term
To comprehend the tabla, it is essential to grasp the distinctive Indian tala system from which it originated. In the Indian music framework, talas, or rhythmic cycles, form the foundation. They serve as the life force of the music, permeating every aspect, be it a...
by Enayet Hossain | May 19, 2023 | Term
The term “Jor,” literally meaning “conjunction,” refers to a component within the aalap. It comprises two distinct parts: the first part being non-rhythmic and the second part being rhythmic. The purpose of Jor is to establish a seamless...
by Enayet Hossain | May 19, 2023 | Term
Jhala, in instrumental music, is a technique that emulates the resonant sound produced by the drone strings (chikari) of instruments like sitar or sarod. By striking all the drone strings simultaneously with the plectrum worn on the forefinger, the middle and upper SA...
by Enayet Hossain | May 19, 2023 | Term
Aalap is a spontaneous and unrestrained expression that delves into the intricacies of a raga performed at a slow tempo. It gradually unfolds the essence of the raga through the exposition of its vadi (dominant note), samvadi (subdominant note), ascending and...
by Enayet Hossain | May 19, 2023 | Term
The term “gat” originates from the word “gati” and signifies “a manner of going.” It carries two distinct definitions. In the realm of melodic instrumental music, a gat refers to a composition structured with melody and bound by...
by Enayet Hossain | May 19, 2023 | Term
In North Indian Classical music, Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande categorized ragas into 10 Thaats. Bhatkhande extensively studied various ragas across India and discovered similarities among them. As a result, he devised a system of categorizing ragas based on their...
