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Sanskrit · noun · Poetry, Speech & Art

Vadi

वादी
said vaa-dee
also written: vaadi
Meaning

The dominant, most prominent note of a raga around which it revolves.

Literally: Sanskrit vadi, the speaking or sounding note.

Related words
SANSKRIT

Samvadi

The second most prominent note of a raga, consonant with and supporting the vadi.

SANSKRIT

Raag

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

SANSKRIT

Swar

A musical note or tone; one of the seven notes of the Indian scale.

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