Word Meaning
नग़्मा-संज
naghma-sanj
Meaning
A singer, melodist, or one who sings melodious songs.
Detailed Meaning
The compound word 'naghma-sanj' refers to one who composes or sings melodious songs, such as a melodist or songbird. In this couplet, it describes the nightingale (bulbul) singing joyously at the anticipated arrival of spring. The term connects the musicality of nature directly to the poetic voice.
Etymology
A compound formed from the Arabic 'naghma' (melody, tune) and the Persian active participle suffix 'sanj' (from 'sanjiidan', meaning to measure, weigh, or perform).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it is predominantly used as a lyrical epithet for the nightingale (bulbul) or for the poet himself celebrating love and springtime.
Examples
Melodious songbirds chirped all across the blooming garden.
A singer struck a chord to dispel the gloom of the night.