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qawwal, n.
Brit. |kəˈwɑːl|, |kaˈwɑːl|, U.S. |kəˈwɑl|, |kɑˈwɑl|
Forms: 19– kavval, 19– qawal, 19– qawwal
[‹ Urdu and Persian qawwāl > n.
The form with -vv- probably reflects the Persian pronunciation of the Arabic word.]
A performer of qawwali.
In quot. 1911, referring to the Yezidi sect, whose religion contains elements of a number of other faiths, including Islam.
1852G. P. Badger Nestorians & their Rituals I. x. 131 Whilst the corpse is laid out in the house, the Kawwáls chant one or two hymns to the sound of their ancient instruments. 1911Jrnl. Royal Anthropol. Inst. 41 208 The Qawāls meanwhile begin to sing, sometimes in unison, sometimes in solo, to the accompaniment of the Tambûr, Daûl and Zurna. Their songs are both religious and profane. 1941Islamic Culture July 333 Firis{nfundl}ṯta reports that accomplished Ḳavvāls were present in those days. 1978A. A. Rizvi Hist. Sufism in India I. iii. 215 One day, Shaikh ꜥUsman persuaded Amir Hasan, the Shaikhu'l-Masha'ikh's favourite qawwal, to sing for him. 2000S. Broughton et al. World Music: Rough Guide II. i. 205/2 Distinguished visiting qawwals are permitted to perform at the shrines. |