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thom

Ending rhythmic syllable, a concluding flourish.

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Meaning

Thom is a rhythmic syllable (bol) used in Indian classical dance and music. It typically marks the conclusion or end of a rhythmic phrase or pattern, often serving as a flourish. Dancers encounter it as a percussive sound that signals the completion of a sequence of steps or a musical phrase.

In the songs

  • thari kita thom

    Ending rhythmic flourish

    Natesha Kauthuvam · Gangaimuthu Nattuvanar

  • Ta dhing gina thom

    Ending rhythmic phrase

    Thillana - Sriranjani (Sogasuga) · Tyagaraja

  • Ta dhing gina thom

    Ending rhythmic phrase

    Thillana - Sriranjani (Sogasuga) · Tyagaraja

  • Ta dhing gina thom

    Ending rhythmic phrase

    Thillana - Sriranjani (Sogasuga) · Tyagaraja

Songs with this word

From the lyrics we hold — 2 songs.

  • Natesha Kauthuvam

    Gangaimuthu Nattuvanar

    appears in 1 line

  • Thillana - Sriranjani (Sogasuga)

    Tyagaraja

    appears in 3 lines

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