Arabic · noun · Poetry, Speech & Art

Naghma

नग़मा
said NAGH-ma
also written: Nagma
Meaning

A melody, tune or song.

Literally: melody; song; tune

Usage & notes

Naghma is a melody or song. In Iqbal's verse the right naghma carries fire as well as sweetness, rousing rather than merely soothing. He distrusts music that lulls and prizes the strain that lifts a heart toward striving.