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'''Karnatak music''' also known as ''Carnatic music'' is the ] of South ] (as opposed to the classical music of North India called ]) performed by a small ensemble of musicians. The troupe usually has a vocalist, a primary instrument performer, a drone instrument performer and a rhythm instrument performer. | ||
| Primary instruments are string instruments like ] and ]. Drone instruments are accompanying instruments which just set an environment for the underlying melody (e.g., ] and sruti box). Rhythm instruments are percussion instruments (e.g, ]). See also: ]. | Primary instruments are string instruments like ] and ]. Drone instruments are accompanying instruments which just set an environment for the underlying melody (e.g., ] and sruti box). Rhythm instruments are percussion instruments (e.g, ]). See also: ]. | ||
| Karnatak music differs from Hindustani in that it is mostly improvised. It is also more theoretical with stringent rules. It also emphasizes the expertise of the voice rather than of the instruments. | |||
| The main two components of |
The main two components of Karnatak music are ], a melodic pattern and ], a rhythmic pattern. | ||
| A ''raga'' is a specific scale, that is a sequence of notes. Specific ragas are associated with specific times of the day and are supposed to invoke different moods. | A ''raga'' is a specific scale, that is a sequence of notes. Specific ragas are associated with specific times of the day and are supposed to invoke different moods. | ||
| A ''tala'' is a cyclical pattern, to help the rhythm of the performance, to synchronize voice with drone and other instruments. The vocalist either creates taala by tapping on his thighs or by conceiving the rhythmic patterns in his mind. As you can see, |
A ''tala'' is a cyclical pattern, to help the rhythm of the performance, to synchronize voice with drone and other instruments. The vocalist either creates taala by tapping on his thighs or by conceiving the rhythmic patterns in his mind. As you can see, Karnatak concert vocalists have knee-slapping fun! | ||
| The subtleties of |
The subtleties of Karnatak music were once not known to many people. As a lot of treatises were developed and ] (absolute devotion in Hinduism) flourished in India, more and more people got attracted towards it and it has earned international acclaim.. | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 16:29, 19 August 2003
Karnatak music also known as Carnatic music is the classical music of South India (as opposed to the classical music of North India called Hindustani) performed by a small ensemble of musicians. The troupe usually has a vocalist, a primary instrument performer, a drone instrument performer and a rhythm instrument performer.
Primary instruments are string instruments like veena and violin. Drone instruments are accompanying instruments which just set an environment for the underlying melody (e.g., tambura and sruti box). Rhythm instruments are percussion instruments (e.g, mridangam). See also: Indian musical instruments.
Karnatak music differs from Hindustani in that it is mostly improvised. It is also more theoretical with stringent rules. It also emphasizes the expertise of the voice rather than of the instruments.
The main two components of Karnatak music are raga, a melodic pattern and tala, a rhythmic pattern.
A raga is a specific scale, that is a sequence of notes. Specific ragas are associated with specific times of the day and are supposed to invoke different moods.
A tala is a cyclical pattern, to help the rhythm of the performance, to synchronize voice with drone and other instruments. The vocalist either creates taala by tapping on his thighs or by conceiving the rhythmic patterns in his mind. As you can see, Karnatak concert vocalists have knee-slapping fun!
The subtleties of Karnatak music were once not known to many people. As a lot of treatises were developed and Bhakti (absolute devotion in Hinduism) flourished in India, more and more people got attracted towards it and it has earned international acclaim..
External links
- http://www.sangeetham.com is a premier portal site on Carnatic Music. It is a huge storehouse of information on the musical system and its personalities. Highlights include a searcheable database of compositions with lyrics and meanings, detailed information of carnatic music personalities and a very active discussion forum.
- http://www.carnatic.com/ has an introduction, lyrics, audio, information on instruments, musicians
and links.
- A Carnatic Primer is here: http://www.sambavi.com/Carnatic/a_karnatic_music_primer.htm