Persian · noun · Poetry, Speech & Art

Naghma

नग़्मा

also written: Nagma

Meaning

A song, melody, or musical strain.

Usage & notes

The naghma carries Iqbal's idea of the awakening song, music that should rouse rather than lull. He set the living, summoning melody against the soft tune that drugs the heart to sleep.

Related words

PERSIAN

Nawa

Sound, melody, song, or the impassioned cry of a bird or poet.

PERSIAN

Tarana

An anthem, song, or spirited melodic refrain.

PERSIAN

Naghma-saraai

Song-making; the act of singing or pouring forth melody.

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