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raga

[ rah-guh ]

noun

  1. one of the melodic formulas of Hindu music having the melodic shape, rhythm, and ornamentation prescribed by tradition.


raga

/ ˈɑːɡə /

noun

  1. any of several conventional patterns of melody and rhythm that form the basis for freely interpreted compositions. Each pattern is associated with different aspects of religious devotion
  2. a composition based on one of these patterns
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of raga1

First recorded in 1780–90, raga is from the Sanskrit word color, tone
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Word History and Origins

Origin of raga1

C18: from Sanskrit tone, colour
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Known as RAGA, the group funneled more than $1.2 million to Paxton’s campaign over three election cycles from 2014 to 2022, Texas campaign finance records show.

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During the 2022 election cycle, the Concord Fund gave $6.5 million to RAGA, which then contributed $500,000 to Paxton’s campaign.

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RAGA, which normally supports GOP AG incumbents, has stayed out of the Missouri primary.

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On the third floor of their building is a 1993 iteration of their “Dream House,” a public installation rigged with lavender light and a deep, droning raga — a total calligraphy.

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And once you actually train your focus on RAGA, they tend to pop up everywhere, over and over again.

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