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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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Saturday, 25 February 2006
London


Indian Cultural Organizations


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  • kiranpalsingh.com
    London U.K based senior leading disciple of Santoor Maestro Pandit shiv Kumar Sharma
    Teaches Santoor,North Indian Classical Music, Tabla, Vocal, Harmonium, Sitar, Dilruba
    Conduct workshops/lecture demonstrations and 121 tuition.
    Recently played at Royal Albert Hall in London this month July 2006
    Has played Santoor at Buckingham Palace for HRH. Prince Philip in 1996 
    http://www.kiranpalsingh.com
    16 Meadow Road
    Southall  Middlesex ,UB1 2JE, U.K
    Tel:44 208 574 3445
    Mobile:07951 601 236
  • The SAAZ School of Indian Classical Music aims to increase the accessibility of Indian Classical Music to everyone by providing training for students of all ages and levels of ability and facilitating interaction with national and international musicians including those from the western tradition. 
    * Provide regular tuition in Tabla and vocal and instrumental music
    * Hold master classes and workshops by top musicians from India and the UK
    * Organise performances and demonstrations by students and top artists
    * Compose music and develop music syllabus and training curriculum
    * Offer information and advice on Indian classical music
      http://www.saazmusic.org


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