Etymology

raga

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Today it means: Any of various melodic forms used in Indian classical music, or a piece of music composed in such a form. Full definition →

Sanskrit राग
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  1. Sanskrit · borrowed fromराग
  2. Sanskrit · borrowed fromराग
  3. English todayraga

Borrowed from Sanskrit राग (rāga, “dye, colour”).

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