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Forms of Composition: Bada Khayal and Chhota Khayal
Music: Indian Music - Hindustani · Chapter 8 · Part 1: Vocal Music
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- Khayal: meaning of the word and origin of the form
- Bada (vilambit) khayal: characteristics, laya, taals used and elaboration
- Chhota (drut) khayal: characteristics, laya, taals used, taans
- Comparative study of bada khayal and chhota khayal