# lahara

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. a repetitive instrumental melody used to accompany a tabla or pakhawaj solo in Hindustani classical music of North India; it is also used to accompany kathak dance performances

## Etymology
Anglicized form of Hindi लहरा (lahrā)

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