Semi-Classical Indian Song
Dadra is a light classical style which is very similar to thumri.
The relationship between thumri and dadra has been the topic of much discussion. Although dadra resembles thumri, it is much looser, upbeat, and allows more freedom for the artist. Furthermore, dadra tends to revolve more around Urdu than is normally found in thumri. There are those that suggest that the difference between dadra and thumri are insubstantial, and that dadra should be considered a sub-genre of thumri. Others opine that dadra is too light, barely more than a folk song, and that it should be considered to be separate.
There are a variety of rhythmic patterns used in dadra. The most common tal is of course dadra of 6 beats. However other light forms such as kaherava of 8 beats are also common.
The melodic forms revolve around lighter rags such as mand, pilu, khammaj, tilak kamod or pahadi.
The instrumental accompaniment to the dadra is typical of most north Indian classical music. This consists of harmonium, tanpura and tabla. Very often the harmonium is replaced with the sarangi; historically this was the preferred melodic accompaniment.
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