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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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Saturday, 25 February 2006
Hyderabad


Indian Cultural Organizations

  • Abhyudaya Arts
    D.No 62-12-65, Yallavari Colony, Kakinada 533002
    Area of Interest : Kucchipudi dance and Carnatic music
  • Andhra Pradesh State Federation of Music Sabhas
    23A/5/82/1 Magantivari Street R.R. Pet, Eluru 534002
    Area of Interest : Classical music and dance
  • Chalana Chitra Sangeeta Nrutya Anukarana Kalakarula Sangam
    1/23 Virat Vishwakarma, Colony Proddatur 516361, Cuddapah District
    Area of Interest : Music and folk dances
  • rama Velugu Natya Mandali
    Repala Via Suryapeta 508213 Nalgonda District
    Area of Interest : Dance, music and drama
  • The Indian National Theatre
    H.No 1/1/336/27, Viveknagar Chikadpalli, Hyderabad 500020
    Area of Interest : Dance, music and drama
  • Kuchipudi Kalashetra
    10/15/24, Siripuram Vishakpatnam 530003
    Area of Interest : Dance and music
  • Nagarjuna Cultural Center
    Brodipet, 2nd Line, 14th Cross, Guntur 522002
    Area of Interest : Music and dance
  • Navya Nataka Samihiti
    1-8-522/12, Chikadpalli Hyderabad 500020
  • Samskara Bharathi
    Bhagyanagar 5-4-743, 1st floor,
    Abids, Nampalli Station Road Hyderabad 500001
  • Sangeetanjali
    34/87 Vivekanandpuram Sainikpuri Secundrabad 500594
    South Indian Cultural Association
    III-0-28, Lal Bahadur Stadium Hyderabad 500001
    Area of Interest : Music and drama
  • Sri Nritya Bharati
    Gandhinagar, Eluru 534002
    Area of Interest : Dance and Carnatic music
  • Sri Siddhendra Nrutya Sangeet Akademy
    H.No. 14, State Bank of India Housing Colony Tanuku 534211
    Area of Interest : Music and dance
  • Sri Thyagaraja Gana Sabha
    23 A/5/82/1, Ramchandrapet Eluru 534002
    Area of Interest : Classical Music And Dance
  • Surmandal
    United House, 5-9-101/3, Public Garden Road Hyderabad 500001
    Area of Interest : Music And Culture
  • Swara Ranjani
    10-7-68, Ramnagar Vishakapatnam
  • Vijayakala Bharati
    Annapurna Lodge Building M.G.Road Vizianagaram 531201
  • Visakha Music And Dance Academy
    Administrative Office
    "Sitanivas" 48-9-16, Dwarakanagar Vishakapatnam 530016
    Area of Interest : Music, Dance And Drama

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