Definition of QAWWALI

qawwali

Plural: qawwalis

Noun

  • A style of Muslim devotional music, especially among the South Asian Sufis, accompanied by drums and harmonium.
  • A song in this style.

Origin / Etymology

From Urdu قوالی (qawwālī), from Classical Persian قوالی (qawwālī).

Scrabble Score: 22

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Words With Friends Score: 23

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