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Carnatic music, known as Karnāṭaka saṃgīta or Karnāṭaka saṅgītam in the South Indian languages, is a system of music commonly associated with South India, including the modern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and portions of east and south Telangana and southern Odisha.
Carnatic music owes its name to the Sanskrit term Karnātaka Sangītam which denotes “traditional” or “codified” music. The corresponding Tamil concept is known as Tamil Isai. These terms are used by scholars upholding the “classical” credentials and establish the “scientific” moorings of traditional music. Besides Sanskrit and ...
Carnatic music or Carnatic sangeet is the south Indian classical music. Carnatic music has a rich history and tradition and is one of the gems of world music. Carnatic Sangeet has developed in the south Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. These states are known for their strong presentation of Dravidian culture.
The piece showcases many of Carnatic music’s distinctive characteristics. It tends to be performed in small groups, usually led by a vocalist, who receives melodic support from one or more string instruments (in this case a violin and veena).Rhythm comes from a selection of hand drums (here a mridangam and ghatam clay pot). A tanpura emits a steady background drone, anchoring the other sounds.
This audio jukebox presents some of the most renowned singers from Carnatic music. A rare collection that puts veteran vocalists Maharajapuram V Santhanam, M...
The fundamentals of Carnatic music can be broken down into four main concepts: Sruti, Swara, Raga, and Tala. Sruti refers to the musical pitch that is perceived by human ear and includes the four Vedas. Swara is the type of musical sound that is a single note, including sa-ri-ga-ma-pa-da-ni.There are 12 swaras in total, a combination of which makes up a 'thaat.'
Sep 23, 2024 · Karnatak music, music of southern India (generally south of the city of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh state) that evolved from ancient Hindu traditions and was relatively unaffected by the Arab and Iranian influences that, since the late 12th and early 13th centuries, as a result of the Islamic conquest of the north, have characterized the Hindust...
Nov 25, 2023 · Carnatic music, deeply rooted in southern India, has ancient origins intertwined with cultural, religious, and historical influences. Purandaradasa, the father of Carnatic music, systematized its methods, and the Trinity of Carnatic music—Thyagaraja, Shama Shastri, and Muthuswami Dikshitar—emerged in the 18th century, shaping its repertoire.
In the early decades of the 20th Century, Carnatic music made another shift in its content and structure with the locus of activity shifting to the metropolitan Madras and the weaning away of the...
Thyagaraja was a renowned composer of Carnatic music. a form of Indian classical music. Thyagaraja was one such extraordinary personality born to teach human...
