Alap

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The opening section of a raga performance in Indian classical music, played without a fixed rhythm.

“The sitarist began with a meditative alap before the tabla joined.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

a·lap

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Words Related to Alap

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alae alai alan alar alas alay alop asap atap clap flap

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “alap”.

alapa alpax alpha appal aptal jalap kalpa lappa napal palar palas palau palay palea palla palma palta paola papal paula piala plaga playa plaza

Longer words starting with Alap

Words that begin with “alap”.

alapa

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