Question

what is "sthayee"and "antra "
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Answer 1

USually, the antara starts from the notes of middle octave (upper half) and extends up to first half of upper octave (तार सप्तक ). ... A. Bada Khyaal - Almost contains Sthayi and one antara. B. Chhota Khayaal - Contains first stanza as Sthayi and then may contain 1–3 stanzas - each being called as Antaraa.