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raga

 

[ หˆrษ‘หษกษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music genre

Raga is a framework for improvisation in Indian classical music. It consists of a set of notes and specific melodic foundations that evoke different emotions and moods. Each raga has its own unique characteristics, including the time of day it is traditionally performed and the mood it aims to convey. Ragas are typically associated with specific emotional states and often influence the listener's experience.

Synonyms

melody, theme, tune

Examples of usage

  • The musician played a beautiful raga on the sitar.
  • In Indian classical music, mastering different ragas is essential.
  • The raga was performed at dusk, creating a serene atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "raga" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น raga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Raga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ raga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ raga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใ‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท raga

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ raga

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท raga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุบุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ raga

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ raga

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹‰ๅ˜Ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ raga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ raga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ raga

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ raga

Word origin

The term 'raga' comes from the Sanskrit word 'rฤga', which means 'color' or 'mood'. This reflects the emotional and atmospheric qualities that a raga can evoke. Ragas have a rich history dating back to ancient India, where they were originally used in spiritual and religious contexts. Over centuries, they evolved into a complex system of melodic structures utilized in various forms of Indian music. The concept of raga is integral to both Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic (South Indian) classical music traditions, with different systems and interpretations developed in each. Each raga is carefully composed and often used to convey specific emotions, making it a vital aspect of Indian cultural identity and musical education.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,794 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.