Word Meaning
नग़मा
naghma
hinoun
Meaning
A song, melody, tune, or musical voice.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'naghma' signifies a song, musical melody, or lyrical expression. In this couplet, as part of 'naghma-e-sahar' (song of dawn), it represents an awakening call that sets fire to a dormant reed-bed. It often carries metaphysical undertones of an inspiring, transformative verse.
Etymology
Arabic (نَغْمَة - naghmah), denoting a musical note, melody, or sweet tune.
Usage
Widely used in ghazal to denote the poet's own voice, spiritual harmony, or the song of the bulbul.
Examples
The sorrowful melody touched every heart.
A melody of dawn brought light to the garden.
Synonyms
तरानागीतआहंगसदा
Related Words
नग़मा-संजनग़मा-तराज़नग़मा-सरा