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Topic: MUSIC

Date: 1700-1800
Language: Sanskrit
Origin: 'color, musical color'

raga

 noun
     
ra‧ga [countable]
1APM a piece of Indian music based on an ancient pattern of notes
2APM one of the ancient patterns of notes that are used in Indian music
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