Aarohan
आरोहन
AA-roh-hun
A musical ascent or progression.
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.
As seen in crosswords
Aarohan is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A musical ascent or progression” (7)
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