English Explanatory Dictionary

gharana

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An Indian system of social organization linking musicians or dancers by lineage or apprenticeship, and by adherence to a particular musical style and ideology.

Word forms

gharana gharanas

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi घराना (gharānā).

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