"lahara" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: laharas [plural]
Etymology: Anglicized form of Hindi लहरा (lahrā) Etymology templates: {{uder|en|hi|लहरा}} Hindi लहरा (lahrā) Head templates: {{en-noun}} lahara (plural laharas)
  1. (music) a repetitive instrumental melody used to accompany a tabla or pakhawaj solo in Hindustani classical music of North India; it is also used to accompany kathak dance performances Categories (topical): Music Translations (melody): लहरा (lahrā) (Hindi), لہرا (lahrā) (Urdu)

Inflected forms

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