Meaning of
nagma
नग्मा • نغمہ
English
song; melody; tune
Hindi
गीत; धुन; राग
Urdu
گیت; دھن; راگ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ham vahaañ kya she'r kahte aaKHir uthata saaz kyuuñ
har koi bas sun raha tha naghma tere naam ka
3
paigham-e-hayat-e-javedaan tha
har naghma-e-krishna baansuri ka
35
humeen hain soz humeen saaz hain humeen naghma
zaraa sambhal ke sar-e-bazm chhedna ham ko
26
nashsha-ha shaadaab-e-rang-o-saaz-ha mast-e-tarab
sheesha-e-may sarv-e-sabz-e-joo-e-baar-e-naghma hai
21
ye teraa gulistaan teraa chaman kab meri nava ke qaabil hai
naghma mira apne daaman men aap apna gulistaan laata hai
14
aankhoñ se parda hataaiye jaani
koi to naghma sunaaiye jaani
8
apni baanhon men aise sulaaye hue
saare naghma mohabbat ke gaane lage
ab jo mahmood KHat likh ke chhode ho jo
KHud hi padh ke vo mujh...ko sunaane lage
6
vo yuñ nagma sunaata hai
mujhe paagal banata hai
sadaaein leke ghairoon se
hamesha dhun sunaata hai
6
aap logon kii duaon ka hua kuchh yuñ asar
aandhiyon ne bhi mujassam noor kar daala mujhe
5
sukoon deti hain mere dil ko shajar ki baatein shajar ka lahjaa
hai khoobsurat qasam se sakhiyon shajar ki zulfen shajar ka chehra
batao kiska sunogi naghma batao kiski sunogi ghazlein
vo boli sakhiyon se muskuraa ke shajar ki ghazlein shajar ka naghma
3
ham vahaañ kya she'r kahte aaKHir uthata saaz kyuuñ
har koi bas sun raha tha naghma tere naam ka
3
paigham-e-hayat-e-javedaan tha
har naghma-e-krishna baansuri ka
35
Nuance
In its original sense, 'nagma' refers to a song or melody, evoking the harmonious blend of notes that create a pleasing sound. In poetry, this word deepens to encompass the emotional resonance and lyrical beauty that a melody can invoke, often symbolizing the soul's expression through music.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'nagma' to evoke the ethereal quality of music. It can symbolize the voice of the heart, the whisper of love, or the lament of longing. It contrasts with silence, highlighting the vibrancy of life and emotion.
Closing Insight
Nagma captures the soul's melody, a timeless echo in the realm of poetry.