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6. The final section of an instrumental raga - a fixed composition with some improvised embellishments
7. the rapid scale flourishes on the sitar, sarod or sarangai
8. a scale built on 5 notes
- pentatonic scale
- pentitonic
9. a string instrument which is fretless and uses a bow like a violin. has a gentle tone and used to accompany singers
10. a simple instrument with only 4 strings and a resonator, used to provide a drone to accompany singers or instrumentalists
11. small set of 2 drums of different sizes which play the chosen rhythm cycles as well as improvised rhythms
12. the second section of a raga - medium tempo with improvisation
13. mood created by the sounds of the pitches in a particular rag
14. Where does rag desh come from?
15. the third section of a raga and the climax of the whole piece- lively and virtuoso display improvisatory skills
16. The opening, unmetred and improvised section of a raga
18. the sliding effect between notes
