Classical music tradition from Hindustan

I believe the answer is:

raga

(Other definitions for raga that I've seen before include "classical Indian composition" , "Basis of improvisation in Indian music" , "Hindu melodic formula" , "Classical Indian piece" , "Indian classical music form" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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