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Taan (noun) means a fast, melodic singing technique used in Indian raga music.

noun

A fast, melodic singing technique used in Indian raga music.

"Her voice was steady as a surgeon's hand. When it zigzagged, it was because she wanted to take a taan that slithered like a snake as it flashed past, progressing sideways across the sand." — Kiran Nagarkar, Cuckold (1997)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Comes from Hindi तान (tān) or Urdu تان (tān).

Rhymes for taan

Daan paan Canaan Ishaan

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"taan" (noun) means a fast, melodic singing technique used in Indian raga music.