Melodies with partly sung mukhda

Posted on 05/02/2023 on Trivia- The Spice of Life Do you remember the adorable nursery rhyme BINGO? In an attempt to teach the kindergarteners the English alphabet, each time B-I-N-G-O is sung, clapping/music replaces the alphabets one by one till only O is sung. I am not sure whether there is technical term for this.

Songs with Laughter

Posted On Trivia -The Spice of Life on 07/11/2021 The physical exertion involved in singing – filling of our lungs, the calibrated control of our vocal chords, the movements of our mouth and body – is among the reasons why it can lift our mood. Singing is an aerobic exercise (aerobic means in the presence

The Slammed Door

Posted on 08/05/2021 When I used to live in Delhi, more than two decades ago, I recall how an occasional summer afternoon would be marked by an aandhi (or dust storm) that would bring some respite from the scorching heat. But the high speed winds, laden with fine dust, would also mean unending rounds of