"taan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: taans [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi तान (tān)/Urdu تان (tān). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|hi|तान}} Hindi तान (tān), {{uder|en|ur|تان}} Urdu تان (tān) Head templates: {{en-noun}} taan (plural taans)
  1. (music) A rapid melodic vocal technique in raga singing. Wikipedia link: Taan (music) Categories (topical): Music

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