INDIAN MUSIC FORUM ARCHIVES: Sitar Forum: Proper Terminology

 

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Neal
Proper Terminology Feb 12, 2003 05:47 p.m.


Hi all - I know this was on a previous thread somewhere (over the rainbow). What is the proper way to use and spell the term. .raga, raag, rag? Neal
Russ
Re:Proper Terminology Feb 12, 2003 07:02 p.m.


Yeah, that was one I asked a long time ago. Dont have that thread anymore. From what I remember, the consensus was that it doesn't really matter. In other words, your choice. I have seen all of them used at one time or the other. . . . . . .
Neal
Re:Proper Terminology Feb 12, 2003 08:07 p.m.


Okay, great. Thank you. I like Raag, for some reason.
Time to go Raag & Roll, Bhairav style.
Lars
Re:Proper Terminology Feb 12, 2003 09:53 p.m.


Hey Neal. . .
Raga is the western term, Raag is the term used in India. I believe the 'a' is on the end of the word but is silent actually or barely perceptible according to my understanding. . . .Amitava should know for sure. . . .?

Lars

Amitava
Re:Proper Terminology Feb 13, 2003 07:54 a.m.


Both raag or raaga (or raga) are used by musicians and rasikas on a day to day basis- just not rag.:-)

I think the official sanskrit word is written/pronouncedraaga.

Neal
Re:Proper Terminology Feb 14, 2003 05:20 p.m.


Okay then. .Rasika?
Russ
Re:Proper Terminology Feb 14, 2003 06:53 p.m.


Glad you asked. I hate to show my ignorance! But I've seen the term rasika lately (also on Lars'site), and I don't know the meaning. Help a dummy out?
Lars
Re:Proper Terminology Feb 14, 2003 08:04 p.m.


"A Rasika can probably be defined as one who enjoys the essence of any creation, be it gross object or a subtle work of art. A rasika need not necessarily be a connoisseur". (that means we can be Rasikas, heh heh)
It's also my understanding that it means one who appreciates music, etc. on a deeper level. . . .

Lars

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