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ragini

Definition of ragini

noun (plural raginis /ˈrɑːgəniz, ˈrʌgəniz/)

  • (in Indian classical music) a derivative melody related to a raga: he taught me all the ragas, the raginis, and tested my knowledge with persistent questioning

Origin:

Sanskrit rāgiṇī, literally 'coloured, impassioned'; compare with raga

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