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What we heard there, structurally, that's called the alap, which is an opening - it's an opening solo that's out of time.
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The third movement brought some much needed rhythmic excitement, while the fourth, with its extended "alap", or free solo section – elaborated with unshowy virtuosity by Shankar's daughter and pupil Anoushka – afforded a tantalising glimpse of the sitar's real magic.
LPO/Murphy 2010
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As the song proceeds, the lead singer or one of the side singers may break out into an alap.
The Qawwals and Qawwali « bollywoods most wanted photographerno1 2008
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Then comes the alap, a long tonal improvised melody during which the singers intone different long notes, in the raag of the song to be played.
The Qawwals and Qawwali « bollywoods most wanted photographerno1 2008
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Debashish accompanied the artist on the tabla, and also softly sang alap in the background.
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Pt. Budhaditya Mukherjee, Suddha Kalyan alap (clip 1)
WN.com - Articles related to Economy on course to accelerating growth: Pranab 2010
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The most striking fact on his performance was apparently his alap.
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Pt. Budhaditya Mukherjee, Suddha Kalyan alap (clip 1)
WN.com - Articles related to Economy on course to accelerating growth: Pranab 2010
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The most striking fact on his performance was apparently his alap.
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The musical evening began with the alap of Bhimpalasi Raga, where the artistes created a soothing melody with sitar and tanpura.
News HNS 2010
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