Kobigaan
কবিগান
KO-bee-gaan
A traditional Bengali folk performance combining music and poetry.
Meaning & usage
Kobigaan is a form of traditional folk performance from Bengal, characterized by a poetic and musical duel between two groups of performers. It involves improvisation and wit, often addressing social and political themes. The performances are lively and engage audiences with their rhythmic and lyrical exchanges.
In a sentence
We attended a vibrant Kobigaan performance during our visit to Kolkata.
As seen in crosswords
Kobigaan is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Bengali folk performance combining music and poetry” (8)
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