Ramkali
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Ramkali is a raga
from Hindusthani classical music
which originated from Bhairav Thaat
. In the raga, as like bhairav, second (rishabh) tune and sixth (dhaivat) tune are flat. Flat nishad (seventh) and sharp madhyama (fourth tune) are used often.
Raga
A raga is one of the melodic modes used in Indian classical music.It is a series of five or more musical notes upon which a melody is made...
from Hindusthani classical music
Indian classical music
The origins of Indian classical music can be found in the Vedas, which are the oldest scriptures in the Hindu tradition. Indian classical music has also been significantly influenced by, or syncretised with, Indian folk music and Persian music. The Samaveda, one of the four Vedas, describes music...
which originated from Bhairav Thaat
Thaat
A thāt is a mode in northern Indian or Hindustani music. Thāts always have seven different pitches and are a basis for the organization and classification of ragas in North Indian classical music.- System :...
. In the raga, as like bhairav, second (rishabh) tune and sixth (dhaivat) tune are flat. Flat nishad (seventh) and sharp madhyama (fourth tune) are used often.