[Music System] Indian Classical Music (Raga System)

[TheDude @ LCS]

Indian Classical Music (Raga System): This tradition emphasizes melody over harmony and uses a complex system of "ragas" (melodic modes) that are linked to specific emotions, times of day, and seasons. It involves extensive improvisation within a structured framework and makes use of microtones ("shruti") and embellishments ("gamakas") that are central to its identity.

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