Gain __: get further ahead in the race

• Gain ___ on (lead but good)
• Gain ___
• Words after take or gain
• Swim __: do one full pool circuit
• Make ___ (sit)
• Gain ___ on
• "Take ___!" (track coach's order)

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
The alap (; ) is the opening section of a typical North Indian classical performance. It is a form of melodic improvisation that introduces and develops a raga . In dhrupad singing the alap is unmetered, improvised (within the raga) and unaccompanied (except ...

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n. (cx music English) The opening, improvised section of a Classical raga performance, before the formal recitation.