Noun
ustad (plural ustads)
a master, especially of music, in South Asia and Middle East
I have an understanding of Queen and the way Freddie Mercury did his harmonies. I know what tablas sound like, because my father played a lot of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. Lupe Fiasco
Ustad Bismillah Khan's specialization lies in his ability to produce intricate sound patterns on the Shehnai, which was hitherto, considered impossible on this instrument. Bismillah Khan
Yes, 6 songs... Thiruda Thiruda: Great. I felt honoured since it was the last song Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan did before his death. We miss him a lot, it was an emotional bond in the 50th year to bring a synergy between India and Pakistan. A. R. Rahman
I just acted in the role but Ustad Bismillah Khan is the real soul of the film. He gave life to the character I played in the film. Bismillah Khan
Once I listened to a live rendition of the Darbari by Ustad Salamat Ali Khan. Source: Internet
This did not endear them to the Ustad, and brought them less than his and his party’s full support in their respective, failed, anti-Karzai, presidential bids. Source: Internet