thom
Ending rhythmic syllable, a concluding flourish.
Meaning
Thom is a rhythmic syllable (bol) used in Indian classical dance and music. It typically marks the conclusion or end of a rhythmic phrase or pattern, often serving as a flourish. Dancers encounter it as a percussive sound that signals the completion of a sequence of steps or a musical phrase.
In the songs
thari kita thom
Ending rhythmic flourish
Natesha Kauthuvam · Gangaimuthu Nattuvanar
Ta dhing gina thom
Ending rhythmic phrase
Thillana - Sriranjani (Sogasuga) · Tyagaraja
Ta dhing gina thom
Ending rhythmic phrase
Thillana - Sriranjani (Sogasuga) · Tyagaraja
Ta dhing gina thom
Ending rhythmic phrase
Thillana - Sriranjani (Sogasuga) · Tyagaraja