Word Meaning
आहंग
aahang
hinoun (masculine)
Meaning
Melody, tune, harmony, rhythm, or purpose and intention.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and Urdu poetry, 'aahang' signifies a musical tune, melody, rhythm, or a design and intention. In this couplet of Ghalib, it evokes both the musical tune of longing and the underlying intent of love, which remains vibrant even behind the curtain of concealment like notes waiting in an unplucked harp.
Etymology
Persian (آهنگ - āhang), denoting melody, chord, design, or purpose.
Usage
In classical ghazals, it is frequently used to evoke musical harmony, often doubling as an inner resolve or inclination.
Examples
The subtle melody (aahang) of life resonates in silence.
Her speech carried the sweet rhythm (aahang) of a song.
Synonyms
सुरलयतरानाधुन
Related Words
नग़्मासाज़तरन्नुमशौक़