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The phraseology of Raga Bhairavi is defined by its extreme melodic flexibility and its ability to sustain long, meditative pauses on any note. The movement is largely Sampurna (seven-note) but relies heavily on the Meend (glissando) between the notes, particularly from g to r and d to P, which imbues the raga with its characteristic pathos. While the Madhyam (m) acts as the melodic anchor, the phrasing often treats the Shadaj (S) as a point of ultimate resolution. 

In the more expressive Mishra style, phraseology often includes subtle "accidental" Shuddha notes, most commonly Shuddha Rishabh (R) and Shuddha Dhaivat (D), to create a "shadow" effect that heightens emotional tension before returning to the core Komal swaras.