Aarohan
आरोहन
AA-roh-hun
Aarohan (आरोहन) is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a musical ascent or progression. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer AAROHAN (7).
Meaning & usage
Aarohan refers to the ascending scale in Indian classical music, where the notes are played in a rising order. It is an essential concept in the structure of ragas, which are melodic frameworks for improvisation and composition. Understanding aarohan helps musicians grasp the emotional and tonal qualities of a raga.
In a sentence
The musician began the performance with an aarohan to set the mood for the raga.
Aarohan as a crossword answer
Aarohan is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A musical ascent or progression” (7)
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