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In Hindustani music, the term describing the permitted notes and their sequence in a raga is:

1. Tala
2. Bandish
3. Aroha – Avaroha
4. Laya

Correct answer: Aroha – Avaroha

Solution

Aroha and Avaroha denote the ascending and descending sequences of notes in a raga. Tala refers to rhythm, Bandish is a composition, and Laya refers to tempo.

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