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What is a raga?

What is a raga? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (music) Any of various melodic forms used in Indian classical music, or a piece of music composed in such a form.
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Tracing a melodic line from flamenco to raga, it's a subtly modulated burst of Hindu-lusian passion.
Like in other Indian classical forms, the alaap is the entry point to the raga.
He wondered if anyone knew why Mayamalavagowla was used as the raga to learn the basic music lessons from.
His resonant use of the bass string to render the notes of a raga in the lower octave has lent gravity and depth to his recitals.
The Quartet improvised the notes of the raga Revagupti, each instrument showing its tonal texture.
Sarod seems a more versatile instrument adapting itself to every and any kind of raga when the brothers play it.

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