Bhatiali
ভাটিয়ালি
bha-tee-AH-lee
Bhatiali (ভাটিয়ালি) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a traditional boatman's folk song from Bengal. In crosswords it is the 8-letter answer BHATIALI (8).
Meaning & usage
Bhatiali is a genre of folk music from Bengal, traditionally sung by boatmen on the rivers. The songs often reflect the beauty of nature and the boatmen's longing and emotions as they navigate the waterways. Bhatiali music is characterized by its soulful and melancholic melodies.
In a sentence
The soothing tunes of Bhatiali echoed across the river as the boatmen sang in unison.
Bhatiali as a crossword answer
Bhatiali is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional boatman's folk song from Bengal” (8)
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