The geet may, or may not be considered a distinct style of song. The word "geet" actually means "song". However, there is a tendency to use the term for many of the lighter styles which do not fit the rigid classification of the more classical forms. The geet need not be based upon a rag. It is usually set to the lighter tals.
Common Instruments Used in the Geet
Tabla
Harmonium
Sarangi
Dholak
Sitar
Other Indian Vocal Forms
- Bhajan
- Dadra
- Dhammar
- Dhrupad
- Film Music
- Folk Music
- Gazal
- Kheyal
- Kirtan / Dhun
- Lakshan Geet
- Qawwali
- Shabad
- Tappa
- Tarana
- Thumri
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