raga
ra·ga
noun \ˈrä-gə\Definition of RAGA
1
: one of the ancient traditional melodic patterns or modes in Indian music
2
: an improvisation based on a traditional raga — compare tala
Origin of RAGA
Sanskrit rāga, literally, color, tone; akin to Sanskrit rajyati it reddens, Greek rhezein to dye
First Known Use: 1788
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