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baaje

बाजे
Hindi

To sound, ring, or play (an instrument)

Lyrics

Meaning

Baaje means to sound, ring, or play an instrument. In Indian classical dance lyrics, this word frequently describes the auditory experience of musical instruments such as flutes or drums, or the distinctive jingling of anklets (payal) worn by deities or dancers. It is used to evoke the vibrant soundscape of a scene or the rhythmic accompaniment to movement.

In the songs

  • Baaje payal kaho chanan chanan

    Her anklets are sounding 'chanan chanan'

    Thillana - Dhanashree · Swati Tirunal

  • Baaje payal kaho chanan chanan

    Her anklets are sounding 'chanan chanan'

    Thillana - Dhanashree · Swati Tirunal

  • Baaje payal kaho chanan chanan

    Her anklets are sounding 'chanan chanan'

    Thillana - Dhanashree · Swati Tirunal

  • baaje paayal kaho chanan chanan

    The anklets sound 'chanan chanan'

    Tillana (Dhanashree) · Swati Tirunal

Songs with this word

From the lyrics we hold — 2 songs.

  • Thillana - Dhanashree

    Swati Tirunal

    appears in 3 lines

  • Tillana (Dhanashree)

    Swati Tirunal

    appears in 1 line

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