Word Meaning
नग़्मे
naghme
hinoun, masculine (oblique singu
Meaning
Song, melody, tune, or musical note.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'naghma' refers to a musical sound, melody, or song. In this couplet, it represents the latent music or yearning inherent within the bent curves of the harp, implying that inner passion cannot remain silent. The word appears here in the oblique singular form governed by the postposition 'se'.
Etymology
Arabic 'naḡma' (نَغْمَة), meaning melody, modulation of the voice, or musical tone.
Usage
Commonly invoked in the ghazal to express poetic inspiration, the cry of longing, or harmonious musical beauty.
Examples
every melody of the heart
a melody born of silence
Synonyms
गीततरानासुरनवा
Related Words
नग़्मा-सरासाज़मुतरिबआहंग