one of the oldest and most revered
classical dance forms of India, has a rich literary
tradition that encompasses various texts, treatises,
and resources.bharatanatyam
This ancient Sanskrit text,
attributed to the sage Bharata Muni, is considered
the foundation of Indian performing arts. It covers
various aspects of dance, music, and drama,
including the gestures (mudras), expressions
(abhinaya), and other technical aspects of
Bharatanatyam.Natya Shastra
(Written by Nandikeshvara)
-his text specifically deals with the art of expression
in dance. It provides detailed explanations of the
nine Rasas (emotions) and their portrayal through
facial expressions, hand gestures, and body
movementsabhinaya darpana
A Tamil epic written by Ilango
Adigal, Silappadikaram is one of the five great epics
of Tamil literature. It contains descriptions of dance
and music, including references to Bharatanatyam,
providing insights into the cultural context of the
dance form.silappadikaram
The Sangam period
(3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE) produced a
vast body of classical Tamil literature, including
poems and songs that often contain references to
dance and music. These texts provide valuable
insights into the socio-cultural milieu of ancient
Tamil Nadu, including the practice of
Bharatanatyam.Tamil sangam literature
Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, is
closely linked to ______. carnatic music
(a
double-headed drum These
instruments collectively provide the rhythmic and
melodic support for the dance performance.mridangam
The fingering is similar to that of the Indian flute, but
the pitch can also be altered by changing the pressure
of lips an air to articulate half notes and micro
intervals. Played at practically all Hindu weddings
and temples in the South Indian traditionnadaswaram
Also known as Thalam are a pair of metal alloy
cymbals, one being flat, hard and base while the
other being small, cup-shaped and shrill, which is
basically a rhythm instrument to not only maintain
the tempo but also to provide the harmony and
highlight the nuances.Nattuvangam
It is also commonly
used as a solo instrument. The hole in the
mouthpiece has a sharp edge, known as a fipple, and
it is the air passing across this that makes the sound.flute
Most prominent in the Western classical tradition
and in many varieties of folk music, however they
are also frequently used in country music, jazz, and
even rock music. Stands out above other
instruments, making it appropriate for playing a
melody lineviolin
It remains an important and popular string
instrument in classical Carnatic music. As a fretted,
plucked lute, the veena can produce pitches in a full
three-octave range. The long, hollow neck design of
these Indian instruments allow portamento effects
and legato ornaments found in Indian ragasveena
The
primary time signature used in Carnatic music is
Adi Tala, which has _____.eight beats
one of the oldest and most revered
classical dance forms of India, has a rich literary
tradition that encompasses various texts, treatises,
and resources.bharatanatyam
This ancient Sanskrit text,
attributed to the sage Bharata Muni, is considered
the foundation of Indian performing arts. It covers
various aspects of dance, music, and drama,
including the gestures (mudras), expressions
(abhinaya), and other technical aspects of
Bharatanatyam.Natya Shastra
(Written by Nandikeshvara)
-his text specifically deals with the art of expression
in dance. It provides detailed explanations of the
nine Rasas (emotions) and their portrayal through
facial expressions, hand gestures, and body
movementsabhinaya darpana
A Tamil epic written by Ilango
Adigal, Silappadikaram is one of the five great epics
of Tamil literature. It contains descriptions of dance
and music, including references to Bharatanatyam,
providing insights into the cultural context of the
dance form.silappadikaram
The Sangam period
(3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE) produced a
vast body of classical Tamil literature, including
poems and songs that often contain references to
dance and music. These texts provide valuable
insights into the socio-cultural milieu of ancient
Tamil Nadu, including the practice of
Bharatanatyam.Tamil sangam literature
Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, is
closely linked to ______. carnatic music
(a
double-headed drum These
instruments collectively provide the rhythmic and
melodic support for the dance performance.mridangam
The fingering is similar to that of the Indian flute, but
the pitch can also be altered by changing the pressure
of lips an air to articulate half notes and micro
intervals. Played at practically all Hindu weddings
and temples in the South Indian traditionnadaswaram
Also known as Thalam are a pair of metal alloy
cymbals, one being flat, hard and base while the
other being small, cup-shaped and shrill, which is
basically a rhythm instrument to not only maintain
the tempo but also to provide the harmony and
highlight the nuances.Nattuvangam
It is also commonly
used as a solo instrument. The hole in the
mouthpiece has a sharp edge, known as a fipple, and
it is the air passing across this that makes the sound.flute
Most prominent in the Western classical tradition
and in many varieties of folk music, however they
are also frequently used in country music, jazz, and
even rock music. Stands out above other
instruments, making it appropriate for playing a
melody lineviolin
It remains an important and popular string
instrument in classical Carnatic music. As a fretted,
plucked lute, the veena can produce pitches in a full
three-octave range. The long, hollow neck design of
these Indian instruments allow portamento effects
and legato ornaments found in Indian ragasveena
The
primary time signature used in Carnatic music is
Adi Tala, which has _____.eight beats