dhun
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A dhun (Hindi: {{lang|hi|धुन}}; literally "tune") is a light instrumental piece in Hindustani classical music. Although it may be played in a raga, or mode (often light ragas such as Khamaj), it is more freely interpreted and may incorporate foreign notes (vivadi).
A dhun may be based on a folk tune or a religious, bhajan-type song, or even a filmi song.
See also
External links
- [http://www.chandrakantha.com/articles/indian_music/dhun.html Article about dhun] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216060523/http://chandrakantha.com/articles/indian_music/dhun.html |date=16 December 2022 }}
- [http://www.santoor.com/glossary.html#D Definition of dhun] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081215180331/http://www.santoor.com/glossary.html#D |date=15 December 2008 }}
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Category:Hindustani music terminology
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