khayal
Britishnoun
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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