Basic melodic mode in Indian classical music (4)

I believe the answer is:

raga

(Other definitions for raga that I've seen before include "Classical Indian piece" , "characteristic pattern of notes" , "Piece of Indian music" , "Hindu pattern" , "Indian musical mode" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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