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Fundamental Technical Terms
Performing Arts: Carnatic Music · Chapter 1 · 1. Fundamental Technical Terms
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- Nada, sruti, swara and sthayi (mandra, madhya and tara)
- The twelve swarasthanas and their sixteen names (for example Shuddha, Chatusruti and Shatsruti Rishabha)
- Raga, arohana and avarohana; graha, amsa and nyasa swaras; vadi and samvadi
- Tala, laya and kala (speed); avartana and eduppu
- Terms used for compositions: pallavi, anupallavi, charanam, sangati, mudra