nombre

• (in Indian music) the improvised section of a raga, forming a prologue to the formal expression.

  ‘Like in other Indian classical forms, the alaap is the entry point to the raga.’

  Más frases de ejemplo

  • ‘During the alap (slow introductory movement) of ‘Shuddha Sarang,’ she displays a delightfully elaborate style, filled with entrancing slides and whining drones.’
  • ‘This gliding technique allows him to play alap, the slow improvised invocation of a raga.’
  • ‘First, they outlined the raga in alap and they followed it up with compositions.’
  • ‘After watching the recital, marked by an austere alaap and complex rhythmic patterns, students asked several questions.’