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Glossary - Classical Music |
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| 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, 19 March 2005 |
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Texas
Indian Cultural Organizations
Music & Dance Schools / Teachers
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- Anjali Center for Performing Arts
2615 Cordes Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479
offers expert year-round classes in Bharata Natyam & Kuchipudi dance, Yoga, Hindustani Vocal & Tabla.
Artistic Director - Rathna Kumar
Tel: 713 774 6100/281 265 ARTS (2787)
Fax: 713 772 ARTS (2787)/281 240 2687
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- Culture Revival -- Hindustani Classical Music training for vocals
1699 Romano Park Lane, #543, Houston, TX
(281) 3977662
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- Darpan Dance
Based in Texas, U.S.A. and founded by Chetna Raniga. Offering classes in both choreography and dance training. Incorporating techniques from Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Folk, and Modern dance as well as elements from yoga.
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- Kathak style of classical Indian dance
20+ years of acclaimed excellence in Kathak - performance, choreography and training. Recipient of the Menaka trophy and Singar Mani title at the presitigious Kal-Ke-Kalakar festival in India. Prepares students to meet certification standards by reputed dance institutes of India. Groups meet weekly in Grapevine, Coppell and soon in Plano. Contact: Akhila Rao Phone: 817 251 2604
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- Shri Natraj School Of Indian Dance
Name : Kusum Sharma
10138 Bayou Manor Lane Houston , TX 77064
Phone: 832 423 2039
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 May 2006 )
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