0 a traditional pattern of notes in Indian music; a piece of music based on a particular pattern
To approach, say, a raga with the presumptions of value implicit in the well-tempered clavier would be forever to miss the point.
The opponent can categorize this motivating state as raga if he likes.
The material is par ticularly helpful in helping us to understand how the raga develops through its different stages.
The singer progresses from the experience of joy to the musical expression of the raga, the audience in the opposite direction from the raga towards joy.
His methodical expansion of ragas, clear brigas and rich manodharma is a treat for music aficionados.
Several of these tracks are remarkable for their groundbreaking infusions of jazz and raga bass lines into the rock format.
The song was also pivotal in transmuting folk rock into the new musical forms of psychedelia and raga rock.
He is respected for his in-depth understanding as he unfolds the raga, the tonal quality and power of his strokes.
