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षड्ज

noun

षड्ज meaning in English

A musical note or tone in Indian classical music.

Detailed Explanation

Refers to a specific musical note or pitch within the Indian classical music system (Hindustani or Carnatic). It is often used in the context of raga theory to denote a particular swara (note) or a combination of notes that define a specific melodic structure. In broader usage, it can also refer to a musical phrase or a specific tonal quality.

📝 Cultural Context

The term is specific to the Indian classical music tradition. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'ṣaḍja', which is one of the seven fundamental notes (swaras) in the Indian musical scale, corresponding roughly to the note 'Sol' or 'G' in Western music, though its exact pitch varies by raga and thaat.

उदाहरण वाक्य

गायक ने षड्ज को सही ढंग से गाया।
The singer sang the note correctly.
इस राग में षड्ज का प्रयोग विशेष महत्व रखता है।
The use of this note holds special importance in this raga.