# jhala

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. In Hindustani classical music, the fast-paced conclusion of a raga, often characterized by the overwhelming of the melodic component by the rhythmic component.

## Etymology
From Hindi झाला (jhālā).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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