Raga Meaning in English
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परिभाषा
A raga is a pattern or framework of notes and melodies used in Indian classical music to create a specific mood or emotion.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
The word 'raga' is specific to Indian classical music and does not refer to any musical style outside this context. In English, it is used as a loanword with the same pronunciation as in Hindi. Not pluralized (no 'ragas'), and often used as 'a raga' or 'the raga Yaman', referring to a particular pattern.
उदाहरण वाक्य
A raga can express different feelings, like happiness or sadness.
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He is learning to play a new raga on the sitar.
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Each raga has its own name and rules.
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The concert began with the beautiful raga Yaman played at sunset.
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If you listen closely, every raga tells its own musical story.
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My favorite part of the movie was the scene where a slow raga played in the background.
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