(in South Asia) any of the various specialist schools or methods of classical music or dance.
one of the doyens of the Delhi gharana
Example sentencesExamples
- The gharana is characterised by straight vocal inflection and stresses on bringing out the emotional content of a raga.
- The Hindustani vocalist and exponent of the Mewati gharana is busy these days giving the finishing touches to an all-India music performance series which he plans to launch in March.
- These weekly recitals are linked by a common aim to show a range of styles belonging to a distinct and separate lineage or gharana.
- I am a trained singer of the famed Patiala gharana.
- This year's festival will see a special emphasis on the Gwalior gharana.