ragas
/ˈrɑɡəz/
noun
- Traditional melodic frameworks used in Indian classical music, each associated with a specific mood, time, or season.
- The sitar player performed several ragas that evoked the calm of early morning.
- She studied the ancient ragas for years to master their emotional depth.
- In Indian music, ragas are not just scales but complete melodic structures with rules for improvisation.