Vilambit
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Vilambit is an introductory slow tempo, or laya, between 10 and 40 beats per minute, used in the performance of a raga
in Hindustani classical music
. For major ragas, the vilambit portion generally takes up two-thirds or more of the performance, and is followed by a short drut
to conclude the performance.
Raga
A raga is one of the melodic modes used in Indian classical music.It is a series of five or more musical notes upon which a melody is made...
in Hindustani classical music
Hindustani classical music
Hindustani classical music is the Hindustani or North Indian style of Indian classical music found throughout the northern Indian subcontinent. The style is sometimes called North Indian Classical Music or Shāstriya Sangeet...
. For major ragas, the vilambit portion generally takes up two-thirds or more of the performance, and is followed by a short drut
Drut
Drut is the concluding section, in fast tempo , between 160 and 320 beats per minute, of the performance of a vocal raga in Hindustani classical music.-See also:*Khyal*Vilambit*Madhyalaya...
to conclude the performance.