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sangeet, n.
Brit. |sʌnˈgiːt|, |sanˈgiːt|, U.S. |sɑŋˈgit|
Forms: 18– sangita, 19– samgita, 19– sangeet[esp. in sense 2], 19– sangeeta, 19– sangit; Also with capital initial.
[‹ Sanskrit saṃgīta singing together, concert, music ‹ saṃgāy- sing together.
In forms in -t reflecting loss of the final short vowel in modern South Asian pronunciation; forms with medial -n- also reflect modern pronunciation of the Sanskrit word.]
1. In India: the musical arts, incorporating singing, instrumental music, and dancing; music.
1894Proc. Musical Assoc. (20th Session) 46 Sangíta, as music is called, comprehends vocal music, instrumental music, and dancing. 1931Musical Q. 17 334 In India all vocal and instrumental music, including dancing, is classified under the general head of Sangit. 1972P. Holroyde Indian Mus. 279 Samgita, sangita, sangeeta..not only covered the whole area of musical principles but also that of dance and the theatre. 1997Tampa (Florida) Tribune (Nexis) 16 Mar. 6 It's good to put some sangeet in your life.
2. A celebratory event held prior to a Hindu wedding ceremony for the prospective bride and her female friends and relatives, featuring music, singing, and dancing.
1984V. Anand To Native Shore i. vi. 73 The Sangeet was almost an Indian equivalent of a stag party, except that it was a hen party and strictly nonalcoholic. 1995Little India (Nexis) 30 Sept. 10 Young girls dance to film tunes at cultural gatherings and wedding sangeets. 2001India Abroad (N.Y.) (Electronic ed.) 7 Dec. m13 Dance and music are an important part of a wedding, especially these days with the popularity of holding a sangeet for the ladies. 2004Indo-Asian News Service (Nexis) 29 Dec. People said I should've behaved like a coy bride... But I freaked out at the sangeet. Off went my shoes..and I danced all night. |