The melodic performer utilizes a raag as the foundation for improvisation. Of the raga revolves around three basic elements: Root word for the term 'Raga' is the Sanskrit word 'Ranja' meaning to please, to colour or to tinge. The definition and meaning of raga has changed many a times over the long period of
The music and ragas also have their roots in the Hindu mythology e.g., Shiv'sĭance, and Narad's and Saraswati's playing of divine musical instruments are legendary evidences of the Indian classical music is based on raga system, which has continuously evolved over theĪryan period until today. A raag consists of required and optional rules governing the melodic movements of notes In music, these descriptions apply to the impressions of melodic sounds on both theĪnd listener(s). Raag, in the Sanskrit dictionary, is defined as 'the act of coloring or dyeing' (the mindĬontext) and 'any feeling or passion especially love, affection, sympathy, vehement desire, interest,
The Indian Classical Music has three built in pillars called elements of music, they are:
