Sanskrit · noun · Poetry, Speech & Art

Aalaapi

आलापी

said aa-laa-pee

also written: alapi, aalapi

Meaning

The art and process of unfolding a raga in free, unmetered melodic exposition.

Literally: From aalaap, melodic introduction.

Related words

The slow, unmetered opening passage of a raag that unfolds its melodic shape.

A melodic mode or framework of Indian classical music; also passion or attachment.

The gradual expansion and elaboration of a raga, phrase by phrase.