Aalap: 1 definition

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Aalap means something in Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Ambiguity: Although Aalap has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Alapa.

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Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Aalap in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) preliminary modulation of voice before singing; a prelude to singing; slow elaboration of [raga] with or without rhythm..—aalap (आलाप) is alternatively transliterated as Ālāpa.

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