Sanskrit · noun · Poetry, Speech & Art

Hori

होरी

said ho-ree

also written: hori, hori-dhamar

Meaning

A semi-classical song-type celebrating the spring festival of Holi and the play of Krishna and the gopis.

Related words

A light classical vocal form expressing romantic and devotional themes.

A dhrupad-related genre set to the 14-beat Dhamar tala, traditionally sung at Holi.

A semi-classical folk-song genre sung in the Hindu month of Chaitra (spring), often invoking Rama.