parhypate

/pɑːrhaɪpeɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A note in Indian classical music, particularly in Carnatic music, equivalent to the 7th note of the scale, corresponding to the note ‘Dha’ in the scale.

“The Indian musician used the parhypate note in her composition to create a sense of melancholy.”

Synonyms

  • shadja
  • shatamukhi

Antonyms

  • samavadi