About Raga
Raga is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of mode and Indian classical music.
From Wikipedia
A raga is a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music akin to a melodic mode. It is central to classical Indian music. Each raga consists of an array of melodic structures with musical motifs; and, from the perspective of the Indian tradition, the resulting music has the ability to "colour the mind" as it engages the emotions of the audience.
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Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Raga.
- ↑ mode
- ↑ Indian classical music
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What is Raga?
Raga is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of mode and Indian classical music.