What is the term for the slow, unmetered introductory section of a Hindustani classical performance, where the soloist gradually unfolds the notes and mood of the chosen raga?

• A Jor
• B Jhala
• C Gat
• D Alaap ✓

The alaap is the meditative, rhythm-free opening of a Hindustani recital, where the artist explores the raga's melodic identity note by note before introducing pulse and tempo.