Raga

Pronunciation: /ˈrɑːɡə/

Definitions of raga

noun a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a beautiful raga at the music concert.

A2 The raga being performed by the musician was mesmerizing.

B1 In Indian classical music, each raga has its own unique mood and characteristics.

B2 The musician demonstrated great skill in transitioning between different ragas.

C1 The intricate nuances of each raga can only be fully appreciated by experienced listeners.

C2 The maestro performed a raga that left the audience in awe of his mastery.

Examples of raga in a Sentence

formal The musician performed a beautiful raga at the classical music concert.

informal I love listening to raga music while studying.

slang Let's chill and listen to some raga beats.

figurative His emotions flowed like a raga, expressing the depths of his soul.

Grammatical Forms of raga

• past tense: ragged
• plural: ragas
• comparative: more raga
• superlative: most raga
• present tense: raga
• future tense: will raga
• perfect tense: have raga
• continuous tense: is ragaing
• singular: raga
• positive degree: raga
• infinitive: to raga
• gerund: raging
• participle: raging

Origin and Evolution of raga

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'raga' originated from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Indian classical music to refer to a melodic framework, the meaning of 'raga' has evolved to also represent a specific sequence of notes, a mood or emotion, and a set of rules for improvisation.