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Raga

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Definition

Raga is a term used in Indian classical music to describe a melodic framework for improvisation.

Synonyms & similar words

melody tune strain theme composition song air harmony chime notation score

Example sentences

  1. 1. The musician played a soothing raga on his sitar.
  2. 2. The raga had a mix of happy and sad emotions.
  3. 3. She practiced the raga for hours to perfect her performance.
  4. 4. The audience was mesmerized by the complex raga.
  5. 5. The raga created a calming atmosphere in the room.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence.' - Robert Fripp
  • 2. 'Music is the universal language of mankind.' - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  • 3. 'Music is the strongest form of magic.' - Marilyn Manson

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