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Glossary - Classical Dance
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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  Link   TARANG Indian Instruments
TARANG Indian Instruments - The complete offer of Indian instruments in best quality as well as much information to Indian dance and music. 		401
  Link   Sruti - Webzine on Indian Music and Dance
Sruti is a news & features monthly in English devoted exclusively to Indian music and dance. An excellent source of information. 		298
  Link   Kutcheribuzz
South Indian music and dance site 		465
  Link   Kumar Gandharva
Sunil Mukhi's Kumar Gandharva Home Page 		250
  Link   David Phillipson - Bansuri
Bansuri - North Indian Flute and Indian classical music 		321
  Link   World of Tabla
TARANG's World of Tabla - Source of Information about Tabla, Video Course, Teaching, Instruments, Indian Percussion and Drums, Teacher's Index 		285
  Link   tarang-classical-indian-music
Classical Indian dance and music 		291
  Link   Ragascape - Music of India - Steven Landsberg
Is a web page dedicated to the classical traditions of Indian music. 		241
  Link   Sirkali Govindarajan
Dr. Sirkali Govindarajan was a great Tamlil musician who was famous for his classical, devotional and film music. 		232
  Link   ITC Sangeet Research Academy
Excellent site for Hindustani music 		242
  Link   Karnatik.com
All you need to know about carnatic music 		485
  Link   Oothukkadu.com
Site dedicated to Oothukkadu Venkata Subba Iyer 		240
  Link   CyberSangeet.com
Information on Indian classical style of music. 		289
  Link   Sangeetham.com
Great site for carnatic music 		273
  Link   vidvan.com
A site with information on artistes. 		271
  Link   Carnatic Music Krithi Audio Archive
A huge archive of krithis with lots of audio files 		1296
  Link   Kalakendra.com
Indian Classical Dance bharatanatyam, bharatanatyam Audio, Yoga and Vedas, Tamil Stage plays, CDs/DVDs, Carnatic Music. Only original products, guaranteed against manufacturing defects. 		96
  Link   Mohan's Carnatic Central
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  Link   Bhajana Sampradaya
A fantastic site on Bhajana Sampradaya. It is an effort to showcase all the relevant information about the people who were behind the creation of this illustrious tradition. 		270
  Link   SAWF archive of articles on Hindustani music
SAWF archive of articles on Hindustani music by Dr. Rajan Parrikar 		219
  Link   Toronto Gharana
Hindustani Music Resource 		268
  Link   Sabir Music
Learn Tabla & Harmonium at Home Ideal for children, affordable price Great gift idea 		214
  Link   The Open Music Project
MusicMoz 		270
  Link   Sitaronline.com
Sitar, Tabla, Harmonium, Indian Flute, Sarod, Shehnai and Pakhawaj Musical Instruments 		473
  Link   Other music resources
Links to other music music resources 		967
 
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