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khayal

British  
/ kəˈjɑːl /

noun

  1. a kind of Indian classical vocal music

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Etymology

Origin of khayal

Urdu: literally: thought, imagination

Example Sentences

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The appeal of his khayal - a major form of north Indian classical music - cut across musical hierarchies, becoming a rare converging point for common people and the pundits.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024

He studied classical Indian music for a decade, training in the genres of khayal, thumri and ghazal.

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2023

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