[from Skt.] sthayi n. A word (like do, re, mi.) used in the gamut. svarasthayi. thayi ani padu to sing in a high note; to raise up the voice, or make the notes swell out.
“ca pramadayokartumadhavuni badavipancidharincikelasala mbhramamunatantrimitucu dirambuga thayamucesiyokkara gamutaganalapinci.” B. x. 1162.