Carnatic Music, also known as Karnataka Sangeetha is a form of music unique to South India. While north India follows Hindustani music, southern states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are known for Carnatic Music performances.
Elements of Carnatic Music
- Sruti: Musical pitch
- Swara: Tone assigned to a specific musical note.
- Raga: A formulae of musical notes. Different Ragas carry various sequences of musical tones and any given song conforms to a specific Raga.
- Taala: A predetermined sequence of rhythms.
Major instruments used in Carnatic Music
- Tamboori
- Mridanga
- Violin
- Harmonium
- Flute
- Ghatam
- Veena
Carnatic music performance often involves a small team consisting of a main singer (vocalist), assisted by other singers and musical instrument players. Listening to the melodious songs, rythms and musical tunes will be a soul enriching experience.
Carnatic Music
Carnatic music is mainly sung through compositions, especially the kriti (or kirtanam) – a form developed between the 14th and 20th centuries by composers such as Purandara Dasa and the Trinity of Carnatic music.
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