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nautch

/nɔːtʃ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A traditional Indian dance performance, often accompanied by music and singing.

    - "The nautch party was a grand affair with dancers, musicians, and singers."
    - "The nautch performance was a highlight of the cultural festival."

Variants
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nautch , nautches
Etymology
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Derived from the Hindi and Urdu word 'nachna,' meaning 'to dance' or 'to perform'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'nautch' is also used to refer to a type of Indian cuisine, particularly in the Punjab region.

  2. The famous Indian painter Ravi Varma is known for his depictions of nautch dancers in his paintings.

  3. The word 'nautch' is sometimes spelled as 'natak' or 'natya' in various Indian languages.


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  1. Kathak: A classical Indian dance form that originated from the temples of ancient India and is closely related to nautch.

  2. Bharatanatyam: Another classical Indian dance form that shares some similarities with nautch, particularly in its expressive facial expressions and storytelling through dance.


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The nautch dance is an essential part of Indian culture and has been practiced for centuries. It is often performed during festivals, weddings, and other celebrations. The dance is known for its graceful movements and expressive facial expressions.

How to Memorize "nautch"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the graceful movements and expressive facial expressions of nautch dancers.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'nautch' with the image of an Indian dance performance.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'nautch' is a dance that comes from the Hindi and Urdu word 'nachna,' which means 'to dance' or 'to perform'.


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