English
gharana
Gharana comes from Hindi घराना, and goes back to Sanskrit *घरायतन.
- Sanskritc. 1500–500 BCE*घरायतनreconstructed
- Sauraseni Prakritmodern*𑀖𑀭𑀸𑀬𑀬𑀡reconstructed
- Hindic. 1500–presentघरानाgharānā
- Englishtodaygharana
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Sanskritc. 1500–500 BCE*घरायतनreconstructed
- Sauraseni Prakritmodern*𑀖𑀭𑀸𑀬𑀬𑀡reconstructed
- Hindic. 1500–presentघरानाgharānā
- Englishtodaygharana
Every English word from Sanskrit *घरायतन
Today it means
noun An Indian system of social organization linking musicians or dancers by lineage or apprenticeship, and by adherence to a particular musical style and ideology.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Sanskrit *घरायतन / gharana