Word Meaning
ग़लत-आहंग
ghalat-aahang
hiadjective
Meaning
Striking a false note, out of tune, dissonant, or discordant in melody.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning having a faulty cadence or discord, it describes music or sound that deviates from harmony. In this couplet, it suggests that even the celestial angel of inspiration (Sarosh) can occasionally hit an imperfect note, urging the master musician to stay alert. Figuratively, it points to unexpected errors in art, poetry, or spiritual insight.
Etymology
Compound of Arabic 'غلط' (ghalat, error/fault) and Persian 'آہنگ' (āhang, tune/harmony/melody).
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, it is used as a musical metaphor to capture disharmony, poetic flaw, or a lapse in divine inspiration.
Examples
a discordant sound from the lute
when the melody turned out of tune
Synonyms
बे-सुरबद-आहंगबे-तालना-मौज़ूँ
Related Words
आहंगसाज़सरोशनग़्मा