matra Definition
- 1a unit of rhythm in Indian music
- 2a vowel symbol in Devanagari script
Using matra: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "matra" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The song has a complex matra pattern.
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The matra 'aa' is pronounced as 'a' in Hindi.
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Summary: matra in Brief
'Matra' [muh-truh] refers to a unit of rhythm in Indian music and a vowel symbol in Devanagari script. It is commonly used in Hindi language and has no direct English equivalent.
