Raga: meaning, definitions and examples
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raga
[ หrษหษกษ ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น raga
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Raga
๐ฎ๐ฉ raga
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะณะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ raga
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใฌ
๐ซ๐ท raga
๐ช๐ธ raga
๐น๐ท raga
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ผ๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุบุง
๐จ๐ฟ raga
๐ธ๐ฐ raga
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ raga
๐ฎ๐ธ raga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะณะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ raga
๐ฒ๐ฝ raga
Etymology
The term 'raga' comes from the Sanskrit word 'rฤga', 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.
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