In Indian classical music, a series of melodic notes and phrases that are improvised and embellished within a raga structure.
From Sanskrit/Hindi 'lala', referring to playful ornamentation or embellishment. The term is specific to Indian music traditions, particularly in vocal music where singers elaborate on melodic phrases.
A 'lalo' in Indian music is like a jazz improvisation, but within strict rules—the singer must stay within a specific raga's melodic framework while making it uniquely their own. It's fascinating because it's simultaneously structured and free, which is almost paradoxical.
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