Definition for raga - Oxford Dictionaries Online (World English)

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	raga (raga) Pronunciation: /ˈrɑːgə, ˈrɑːgɑː/ (also rag) noun (in Indian classical music) each of the six basic musical modes which express different moods in certain characteristic progressions, with more emphasis placed on some notes than others. a piece using a particular raga. Origin: late 18th century: from Sanskrit, literally 'colour, musical tone'		More words in this category antiphon bourdon canzonetta chorus divisi machine head moto perpetuo music nocturne oompah pedal 1 prima donna rag 4 Singspiel skirl tone poem tone-deaf tutti Nearby Words rag ⁵ rag bolt rag book rag doll rag paper rag rug rag trade rag-and-bone man rag-roll raga ragamuffin ragbag rage ragfish ragga ragged ragged robin raggedy raggedy-ass