Zeelaf or Zilaf is a raga in Hindustani classical music. It is a pentatonic melody (i.e. containing only 5 svaras) is composed of the following svaras : Sa Ga Ma Pa Dha.[1] It is performed very rarely. Zeelaf also employs the subtle GM -> S meend. It is from the Asavari Thaat.[2] But it is played in the Bhairav aang also. Zeelaf has been used by Qawwals and Khayals.
| Thaat | Asavari |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Time of day | 06-09 |
| Arohana | S g m P d S' |
| Avarohana | S' d P g P m g S |
| Pakad | S g m P d S' S' d P g P m g S |
| Chalan | S g m P d S' S' d P g P m g S |
History edit
Amir Khusru, the father of Qawwali, is said to have created about twelve new melodies or ragas, among which is Zeelaf.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Bhairavi (Part 1/2)".
- ^ "Bhairavi (Part 1/2)".
- ^ "Muslims' Contribution To The Growth Of Music In India | Indian Muslims Blog". indianmuslims.in. Archived from the original on 2008-06-01.
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