Concept in Indian classical music (4)

I believe the answer is:

raga

(Other definitions for raga that I've seen before include "characteristic pattern of notes" , "Indian melody" , "classical Indian composition" , "Hindu pattern" , "Indian musical scale" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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