To familiarize yourself with the world of Carnatic music click on any “pin” on the interactive map for more information check the corresponding companion volume entries for all the names and musical forms mentioned in the accompanying text boxes zoom in and out on the map by clicking on the + / – control buttons display more options (click the menu button on …
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A map created for students keen on understanding the history, customs and performance practices Carnatic music: the places where composers, musicians and scholars lived; the place references woven into some of their song lyrics as well as major institutions and music festivals. Learn more >>
At first, this question seems easy to answer: just watch performers from either strand of Indian music and you’ll know Which is Which, merely going by the instruments in use, or how they dress and watching the body language involved: harmonium or sarangi vs. violin for melodic accompaniment for most vocal recitals, and tabla drums …
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