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raga

/ˈrɑːɡə/

/ˈrɑɡə/

raganoun

ragas

/ˈrɑːɡə/

/ˈrɑɡə/

Translations

The musician played a beautiful raga on the sitar.

Музыкант исполнил красивую рагу на ситаре.

Definitions

A melodic framework in Indian classical music, consisting of a series of notes that provide a basis for improvisation and composition.

The musician skillfully played a raga that evoked the mood of a serene evening.

An individual composition or performance based on such a melodic framework.

The ensemble opened the concert with a lively morning raga.

Synonyms

musical composition

ragaadjective

/ˈrɑːɡə/

/ˈrɑɡə/

Used attributively to describe things related to or characteristic of a raga.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a raga or ragas in Indian classical music.

The festival offered a rich selection of raga performances.