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In Hindustani classical music, which swara can be sung as a Tivra (sharp) swara?

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The correct answer is

Ma

In Hindustani classical music theory, most movable swaras (Re, Ga, Dha, Ni) have a komal (flat) variant, while Ma is unique in having a tivra (sharp) variant instead.

This tivra Ma is raised slightly above its natural (shuddha) position and is used distinctively in several ragas to create a particular emotional colour.

Re, Ga, and Dha do not have tivra forms in standard Hindustani music theory, which is why Ma is the correct answer.

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