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Sound, Nad and Shruti
Performing Arts: Hindustani Music · Chapter 1 · Sections A and B: Common theory (Vocal and Instrumental)
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- Sound (Dhwani): musical sound versus noise; Nad and its kinds (Ahat and Anahat)
- Three qualities of Nad: volume (magnitude), pitch and timbre (quality)
- Shruti: the 22 shrutis and the placement of the 12 swaras (7 shuddha and 5 vikrit) on them