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PRONUNCIATION OF ALAPA

alapa  [əˈlæpə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALAPA

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Alapa is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ALAPA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Alap

The alap is the opening section of a typical North Indian classical performance. It is a form of melodic improvisation that introduces and develops a raga. In dhrupad singing the alap is unmetered, improvised and unaccompanied, and started at a slow tempo. Instead of wholly free improvisation, many musicians perform alap schematically, for example by way of vistar, where the notes of the raga are introduced one at a time, so that phrases never travel further than one note above or below what has been covered before. In such cases, the first reach into a new octave can be a powerful event. In instrumental music, when a steady pulse is introduced into the alap, it is called jor; when the tempo has been greatly increased, or when the rhythmic element overtakes the melodic, it is called jhala. The jor and jhala can be seen as separate sections of the performance, or as parts of the alap; in the same way, jhala can be seen as a part of jor. Several musicologists have proposed much more complicated classifications and descriptions of alap.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ALAPA


backslapper
ˈbækˌslæpə
Capa
ˈkæpə
catnapper
ˈkætˌnæpə
clapper
ˈklæpə
dapper
ˈdæpə
flapper
ˈflæpə
grappa
ˈɡræpə
kappa
ˈkæpə
knapper
ˈnæpə
lapper
ˈlæpə
mapper
ˈmæpə
napa
ˈnæpə
nappa
ˈnæpə
rapper
ˈræpə
slapper
ˈslæpə
snapper
ˈsnæpə
tapper
ˈtæpə
trapper
ˈtræpə
wrapper
ˈræpə
Zappa
ˈzæpə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALAPA

aland
alang
Alania
alanin
alanine
alannah
alant
alanyl
Alaouite
alap
alar
Alaric
alarm
alarm bells
alarm call
alarm clock
alarm clock Briton
alarm signal
alarm system
alarmable

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALAPA

Ayia Napa
grandpapa
Jalapa
jipijapa
kapa
Karmapa
kaupapa
palapa
papa
tapa
whakapapa

Synonyms and antonyms of alapa in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «alapa» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALAPA

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Translator English - Chinese

alapa
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

alapa
570 millions of speakers

English

alapa
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

alapa
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

alapa
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

alapa
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Alapá
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

alapa
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Alapa
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Alapa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

alapa
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

alapa
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

alapa
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Alapa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

alapa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Alapa
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अल्पा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alapa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Alapa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

alapa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

alapa
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Alapa
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

alapa
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

alapa
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

alapa
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Alapa
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of alapa

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALAPA»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALAPA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about alapa

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALAPA»

Discover the use of alapa in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to alapa and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Dictionary of Hindustani Classical Music
by metre and Alapa unbound by or free from rhythm. As in prose we write an essay on any subject so in Alapa we musically compose an 'Essay' on a particular Raga. The difference is, the former is read and the latter is heard. So far so good.
Vimalakānta Rôya Caudhurī, 2000
2
How Chiefs Became Kings: Divine Kingship and the Rise of ...
the new king of Maui, Alapa'inui ceased hostilities (Kamakau 1961:70; Fornander 1996:136). Hearing that the forces of O'ahu Island under Kapi'iohookalani had invaded Moloka'i Island, Alapa'inui now launched his sizeable army in support of  ...
Patrick Vinton Kirch, 2010
3
Yoruba Gurus: Indigenous Production of Knowledge in Africa
The story, customs and deeds of the Alapa vindicate vividly that the Alapa is a beaded crown Oba.36 The chronicle then provides a brilliant justification for excluding most lineages from the throne and shows that the subjugation of the area to ...
Toyin Falola, 1999
4
Indian Music
Indeed, the alapa is one of the most deeply moving musical experiences. In Karnatak music, alapa always precedes the composition. But in the north Indian system it may or may not. For example, in the singing of dhrupad, in the Agra school of ...
Bigamudre Chaitanya Deva, 1995
5
N_ Pua Aliì O Kauaì: Ruling Chiefs of Kauaì
A chief of Hawai'i, Alapa'i-nui, had invaded Maui to find that its chief Kekaulike had just died. Ala- pa'i-nui's own sister Ke-ku'i-apo-iwa and his nephew Kamehameha- nui were now joint rulers. The reason for war was over, and Alapa 'i- nui ...
Frederick B. Wichman, 2003
6
Ifa Divination: Communication between Gods and Men in West ...
Alapa ile ati Alapa oko je gre meji, nwon si jumo ra Alapa (of) house and Alapa ( of) farm eat friend two, they and together buy asp pupa (9)k(an)-okan ni i—bo-(a) ra, ebg ya ba awgn ore meji cloth red one-one at to-cover-body; sacrifice turn ...
William W. Bascom, 1991
7
Ifa Divination: Communication Between Gods and Men in West ...
Alapa ile ati Alapa oko je gr§ meji, nw9n si Jump ra Alapa (of) house and Alapa ( of) farm eat friend two, they and together buy a§9 pupa (9)k(an)-okan ni i-bo-(a)ra , eb9 ya ba aw^n or§ meji cloth red one-one at to- cover-body; sacrifice turn ...
William Russell Bascom, 1969
8
Music Aesthetics
would be wrong to believe that the effects worked up by alapa are only euphonic, for they can also relate to the life of feeling and desire, say, be creating the tonal analogue of a longing for what is far off, yet deeply loved. The true aesthetic ...
Manorma Sharma, 2007
9
A Shark Going Inland is My Chief: The Island Civilization of ...
Alapa'inui took Kamehameha-nui with him in his canoe across to Hawai'i, knowing that he would have to return to Maui to reinstate Kamehameha-nui by force. After a year ofpreparations Alapa'inui was ready to invade Maui and reinstall his ...
Patrick Vinton Kirch, 2012
10
Sixteen Cowries: Yoruba Divination from Africa to the New World
C14 "It is in poverty that a boy learns Ifa; "It is afterward that he becomes prosperous" Cast for Afijagberu When he was going to the house of Alapa to divine for him. He said Alapa should offer a sacrifice. When the life of Alapa became troubled ...
William Russell Bascom, 1980

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALAPA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term alapa is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Loliondo Conflicts Take New Twist
The coalition includes, Action Aid Tanzania, THRDC, PINGOs Forum, Association for Law and Advocacy for Pastoralists (ALAPA), Pastoral ... «AllAfrica.com, Jun 15»
2
Locals make New York podium
This crew included team captain Shaydon Moises, Keawe Smith, Spencer Smith, BJAiwohi, Jonah Enrique and Tiloi Alapa.” Burovac said other ... «Thegardenisland.com, Jun 15»
3
Go Behind the Gold Veil
Cook (K'alapa) pushes himself in numerous mediums, seeking perfection in each technique. His work is held in galleries and collections ... «Campbell River Mirror, Jun 15»
4
Meet This Nigerian Actress Who Loves Marathon s*x | Photos
Unlike many of her colleagues, Tamilore, who produced the movie titled Alapa, confessed that her love for s ex is second to none. She also ... «Information Nigeria, Jun 15»
5
Sanford Son lead way at Ka Mamalahoe Regatta
Keanu Sanford refers to his outrigger canoe paddling club 'Alapa Hoe as the underdog — something competitors may disagree with after ... «Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 15»
6
'Glad to be out!'
Tiloi Alapa is one of four male nurse graduates. ... Alapa said he spent a year in general education before getting into nursin, where he finished ... «Thegardenisland.com, May 15»
7
King St. protected bike lane now goes both ways
City crews installed 13 new traffic lights at intersections from Alapa'i Street to Isenberg Street facing the opposite direction. The lights are ... «KITV Honolulu, May 15»
8
Lei needed for Memorial Day
Pick up at the Alapa'i Transit Center will be from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Regular fares for adults and youth will be charged. Monthly adult and youth ... «KHON2, May 15»
9
Utah's best theater students coming for awards show
Broadway.com gave 2014's Best Actress Aitana Alapa from Woods Cross High School their Please Come to Broadway Now Award. In addition ... «The Herald Journal, May 15»
10
Warring over whales
“I see you coming in with your invisible cape, and some of us are trying to lift it up,” said Kilauea resident Mitchell Alapa, who apologized ... «Thegardenisland.com, May 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Alapa [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/alapa>. Apr 2024 ».
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