Last Updated on Jun 16, 2004.
Glossary
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Last Updated on Jun 16, 2004. Glossary |
| Adi Tala | Also called Chaturasra jati triputa tala - the most common tala. A cycle of 8 beats |
| Alapana(i) | An improvisational melodic sketch of the Raga - untied to any composition or rhythm. An aural painting of the Raga bringing out its characteristics |
| Anupallavi | The second section of a composition in a Krithi, Keerthana, Varnam, etc. It comes after the Pallavi |
| Anuvadi | An assonant note - or partly consonant but enhances melodic beauty of the Raga |
| Arohana | The ascending scale of the Raga |
| Avarohana | The descending scale of the Raga |
| Bhava | The soul or the essence of musical expression |
| Brigas | A varreigated, captivating musical phrases sung at fast tempo at the end of alapana |
| Charanam | Usually the third section of the composition or melody. usually the Pallavi is repeated after each Charana |
| Chitta swara | A set of additional solfa passage in a Krithi sung after the Anupallavi and Chana to enrich the beatuy of the composition. It is am improvisation by the performer. It s usually an extra effort by the performer and is not part of the composition. |
| Gamaka | The most essential element in Carnatic Music (also Hindustani Music) - the embellishment of the swara. The particular rendering of the swara is the feature of Raga bhava. |
| Gitam | Simplest of music compositions in Carnatic music. Starting point for a beginner |
| Kalpana Swarams | These are
part of the improvisation used in singing a Krithi - usually after the Charanam.
It involves using the solfa syllables of the Raga to enlarge the Raga, Composition
and Tempo while maintaining the theme set by the composition. Kalpana swaras passages should start small and progressively increase in size Kalpana swaras must maintain the theme established by the composition Kalpana swaras should not include alapanas in the middle |
| Melakarta Raga | Also janaka raga or karta Raga. The arohana and avarohana contain the same and only 7 swaras/notes |
| Ragamalika | A Composition where sections are in different Ragas. The Tala is the same. The composition could be a Krithi, Varna, Jatiswara, Daru etc |
| Sruthi | Basic Swaras, Notes |
| Svarajati/Swarajati | A composition with Pallavi, Anupallavi, and Charanams. each Charana has a different Dhatu |
| Swara Sahitya | A composition when the Chitta swara is adorned with sahitya |
| Swarastana | Position of the Swara. |
| Varna(m) | A type
of musical composition Tana Varnas: Traditional Varnas usually set to Madhyamakala. An opening piece in concerts. Played in two speeds. The brisk speed sets the tone for the concert Pada Varnas: Played in fast tempo. Usually found in dance forms |
| Venkatesha Pancharatna | Five Krithis by Vina Kupayyar in praise of Sri Venkataeshwara |