Pilu

For the commune in Arad County, see Pilu, Arad.

Pilu is a raga (melodic mode) of Indian classical music. It is mostly used in light-classical forms, like the Khayal, of north Indian classical style.

Aroha and Avaroha

Arohana 'P 'N S g m P N S'
'N S G m P N S'
S G m P D S'
S R m P N S'

Avarohana S' N D P m G m P g R S 'N S
S' N S' D n D P m G m P G P m g R S 'N S
Some performances include shades of tivra MA

Vadi and Samavadi

G as vadi N as samvadi

Pakad or Chalan

S g R g S R 'N S, G m n P g - S
S g R S 'N S 'N - 'P 'd 'P 'N S - g R g 'N S

Organization and relationships

Related ragas: Kirwani resembles an ancient kind of Pilu

Thaat: Bhatkhande classified Pilu in the Kafi thaat,[1]).

Samay (time)

3rd part of day.

Seasonality

Often related to the monsoon season

Rasa

Shaant (Peaceful)


Thaat

Kaafi

Historical information

Important recordings

References

  1. ↑ Jairazbhoy(1995)

Literature

Bor, Joep (c. 1997), The Raga Guide, Charlottesville,Virginia: Nimbus Records 
Jairazbhoy, N.A. (1995), The Rags of North Indian Music: Their Structure & Evolution, Bombay: Popular Prakashan .
Bhatkhande, Vishnu Narayan (1968–73), Kramika Pustaka Malika, Hathras: Sangeet Karyalaya .

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