concept   alap
culture   Indian classical music
statement   Alap is a slow, improvisational section at the beginning of a raga performance in Indian classical music, used to establish mood and tone.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 alap Indian classical music The foundation and framework of a musical performance. 1
2 alap Indian classical music Characterized by slow, meditative, and improvisational movements. 1
3 alap Indian classical music Typically performed at the beginning of a raga. 1
4 alap Indian classical music Regarded as a spiritual and contemplative experience. 1
5 alap Indian classical music Instrumental in establishing the mood and setting the tone for the musical performance. 1
6 alap Indian classical music tradition Alap is the slow, improvisational section at the beginning of a raga performance 1
7 alāp Indian classical music Alāp is a crucial and intricate part of Indian classical music, setting the mood and introducing the raga. 1
8 alāp Indian classical music culture Alāp is an essential part of a raga performance, involving a slow and gradual exploration of the raga's melodic motifs 1