Terms used in Indian
classical dance Bharata Nătyam - Indian classical dance style from South India Kathak - Indian classical dance style from North India mainly Jaipur and Lucknow Kuchipudi - Classical dance style from Kuchipudi village in Andhra Pradesh Mohiniattam - Classical dance style from South Indian state of Kerala. Odissi - Classical dance style from Orissa (India)
Kathakali - Indian classical dance drama of Kerala, a state in south India. Nritta - Pure dance involving hand and body movements
Nritya - Interpretative aspect of dance involving Abhinaya
Bhăva - Mood Thillana - A lively musical form, usually set to be rendered in brisk pace. It is the Carnatic counterpart of the North Indian 'tarana'. Rangapravesam or Arangetram - This is the blossoming of the student of Bharatnatyam into a full-fledged artist and enters the stage for the first time. Mudhras are a means of communication for
the dancer to express the theme of the song. Common in south Indian classical dance. Adavus- are the basic steps taught to the students in Bharatanatyam.
Glossary - Classical Music
Terms used in Indian classical music
Karnatic Music/Carnatic Music - the classical music of South India. Hindustani Music - North Indian classical music. Rag/Raga/Ragam: A melodic concept within certain strict rules. Ragas are groups of notes that organise melody.Common in Indian classical music. Tal/Tala/Talam :A time cycle, a rhythm structure and a measure applied in the act of keeping time.Common in Indian classical music. Laya: Rhythm or Tempo. The tempo is regulated. The duration of rest between two strokes of 'matra' Is laya.Common in Indian classical music Gharana : A school Of music representing a specific musical lineage or tradition.Term used in North Indian classical music. Bol - This is the mnemonic system where each stroke of the drum has a syllable attached to it. These syllables are known as bol. Term found in Northy Indian classical music. Bhajan — a hindu devotional song. Bhajans are sometimes used as light classical repetoire Mridangam: A percussion instrument which is a common accompaniment in south Indian classical music and dance. Tabla: A percussion instrument which is a common accompaniment in north Indian classical music and dance. Guru-Shishya Parampara -The traditional teacher-disciple method of learning all forms of Indian classical music.
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