sangeet

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi संगीत (saṅgīt), from Sanskrit संगीत (saṃgīta), from सम्- (sam-, “together”) +‎ गीत (gīta, “song”).

Noun

sangeet (plural sangeets)

1. (India) A gathering for the purpose of singing songs; a musical ceremony.
   • 2024 July 13, Chris Kay, “Elite arrive for Ambanis' big rich Indian wedding”, in FT Weekend, page 4:

     Justin Bieber landed in Mumbai this week to perform at the couple's sangeet, or musical ceremony, where guests mingled with Indian film and cricket stars.

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