Sanskrit · noun · Poetry, Speech & Art

Kathak

कथक

said ka-thak

also written: kathak

Meaning

A north Indian classical dance of spins, footwork and storytelling that flourished in the Mughal courts.

Literally: From katha (story); the storyteller's dance.

Related words

Dance, especially the expressive, classical dance of the Indian tradition.

Rhythmic cycle or beat in Indian music; time-measure.