[ˈrɑːɡɑː]

Definitions

1. noun

A melodic pattern or mode of Hindustani classical music, often associated with a particular mood or emotional state.

“The Indian musician began her set with a soothing raga, transporting the audience to a different world.”

2. verb

To play or sing in a particular raga.

“She spent years studying how to raga, mastering the intricate patterns and melodies of the Indian classical tradition.”