Ragmalaとは 意味・読み方・使い方

Ragmala Hindi रागमाला: composite word "Rāg + mālā" (a.k.a. raagmaalaa, ragamala, raga mala - Devanagari pronunciation Rāgmālā. ā pronounced "a" as in father) means "a garland of ragas." It is often used to specify a collection of ragas as in a book, an article etc. It is also a term used when one composes using many ragas in the same composition. In this context, there are some ragas that lend themselves to this sort of inter-raga fusions such as Raga Piloo, Pahadi, and Bhairavi. It is because over the years, practice of these ragas has its roots embedded in a very important element of raga mixing called Teerobhav and Avirbhav (Hindi: तीरोभाव / आविरभाव). Teerobhav means to conceal and Avirbhava means to reveal. So by mixing an image of a different raga and coming back to the original we exercise the Teerobhav and Avirbhav of the original raga. This intermixing creates unique and interesting mixtures that the player and the listeners enjoy. Its lure can keep one amused and reach joyous heights. In strict classical circles this inter-mixing might be looked upon with some scorn especially when one is not well versed with the ragas being mixed thus creating more of a sour effect than one of delight and ecstasy. For this reason, it is highly recommended that one be expertly skilled in the ragas being mixed before they attempt to delve into this realm.