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Definition: MELAM

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A white or buff-colored granular powder, C6H9N11, obtained by heating ammonium sulphocyanate.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Melam" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)


Extended Definition: MELAM

Melam

This article is about music performance. For the chemical compound, see Melam (chemistry).
Pancharimelam performance
Pancharimelam performance

Melam is a classic performance of different musical instruments that are unique to Kerala, south India. The most traditional of all melams is the Pandi Melam, which is generally performed outside the temple. Another melam called the Panchari Melam, which is similar to Pandi Melam, but the Panchari Melam is played inside the temple.

Melam at Tripunithara Temple

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; from the article "Melam". Image Credit.
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Melam 8     Melam 8
Panchari melam 5     Melam (chemistry) 5
Melam (chemistry) 5     Panchari melam 5
Pandi Melam 3     Pandi Melam 3

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