| The Hindi word "ठाट" (ṭhāṭ) has a few meanings in English, depending on the context
* **Style, manner, or grandeur** This is the most common meaning. It refers to a grand or impressive style, often associated with pomp, show, or magnificence. Think of the lavish style of a royal court or a wealthy person's lifestyle.
* **Show, ostentation** Similar to the above, but with a stronger emphasis on outward display and potentially a lack of substance.
* **Arrangement, order (in music)** In the context of Hindustani classical music, "ठाट" refers to a melodic framework or a system of musical scales and their associated characteristic phrases.
* **A specific raga family** Related to the musical meaning above, it can also denote a specific family or group of ragas sharing common melodic characteristics.
Therefore, the best English translation depends heavily on the sentence in which "ठाट" is used.
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