Kavitt

कवित्त

Hindika · vitt

A poem set to the tala, its meaning danced in Kathak

RepertoireKathak

Meaning

A kavitt is a short poem set to a rhythmic cycle, blending dance syllables with verse. The dancer recites or hears it and then performs movements that echo its meaning, often a small scene of Radha and Krishna.

Also written: kavit, kavitta, kavith, kabitt

Sources

https://wikipedia2007.classicistranieri.com/k/a/t/Kathak.html

Related words

SamसमThe first beat of the rhythmic cycle.KathakकथकNorth India's storytelling dance of footwork and spins TalaतालThe rhythmic cycle a piece is set in.Alarippuஅலாரிப்புThe opening item — the body unfolding, like a flower.PadamపదంA slow expressional piece, usually of love or devotion.Jathiswaramजतिस्वरम्Pure dance set to musical notes, with no words.

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