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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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Friday, 25 March 2005 |
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Alarmel Valli - Web site of the famous dancer’s of the Pandanallur tradition: biography, press reviews and major performances.
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Aparna Keshaviah - Pandanallur-style dancer’s resume, photos, reviews, classes in Boston.
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Chandikusum - teaches and performs in the Pandanallur tradition.
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Charulatha Jayaraman - Information about the Tiruchirapalli-based artiste, her main performances, media reviews, photo gallery.
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Chitra Visweswaran - Personal homepage of an expert on the Pandanallur and Vazhuvoor styles in Chennai.
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Dutta, Radha - performs, teaches, and choreographs classical and folk Indian and Bangladeshi dances.
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Francis Barboza - Articles, pictures, choreography innovations, performances and video productions.
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Hema Rajagopalan - Web site with the profile of the dancer and comprehensive information on her Natya Dance Theatre in Chicago.
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Kala Bharati - Information about a dance troupe in Montreal, its school and resource center.
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Kay Poursine - Disciple of T. Balasaraswati, who teaches in Connecticut. Web site includes this dancer’s biography and press reviews.
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Ketaki - includes biography and performance reviews.
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Kripa Baskaran - Personal page detailing the background in Bharatnatyam, major performances and press reviews of the dancer, singer and director of the Natyarpana school.
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Lakshmi Ramaswamy - Personal page highlighting the dancer’s background, awards, reviews.
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Lavanya Prabu - Bharatanatyam dancer Lavanya’s home on the web with profile, and reviews.
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Manjula Viswanath - Web site of a dancer and teacher in Sydney. Her performances and their press reviews.
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Maria-Kiran - Profile of a dancer from Paris, France. Disciple of K.M.K Saroja (Madras)
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Mathew, Shany - studies and performs Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, and Mohini Attam.
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Maya Menon - Press releases, photo gallery, class schedules and biography of an artiste in North Carolina, USA. Trained in Kalakshetra and under Shri Palaniappan.
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Medha Hari - Read about and view many online videos of this young dancer of Vazhuvoor and Pandannalur styles.
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Mrinalini and Lavanya - Web site of the dancing duo: their guru, events, photo gallery and press reviews.
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Nina Rajarani - Creations, background, past and upcoming events of this artiste and her company ‘Sristi’ in England.
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Nritya Niketan - Janaki Rangarajan, lives in Washington, DC area, and follows “the Bharatanrityam tradition of Bharatanatyam”, taught by Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam.
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P.T. Narendran - Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer. His dance blends the elegance and beauty of Kalakshetra.
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Patel, Bindi - presents events listing, photos, and other information.
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Prathima Raghu - Personal page, detailing her background and performances, of a Bharata Natyam danseuse and instructor in Fairfax VA.
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Priyadarsini Govind - Awards, photo gallery, biography, performances and press reviews of a dancer from Chennai who specializes in Abhinaya, mostly Vazhvoor style.
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Purvi Sheth - Personal page of a dancer and a teacher in Gujarat (India).
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Rama Vaidyanathan - Read about her style, awards, choreography, past and upcoming performances, and the press reviews.
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Romanova, Alexandra - studied both bharatanatyam and ballet dance, and now blends the two techniques.
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Saroja Vaidyanathan - Web site with the information about this senior dancer’s lineage, profile, awards, productions, publications, photo gallery and upcoming events.
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Shalinidevi Jitbahadoer - A young dancer in Holland. Her photos, lineage, performance booking information, and a quiz on Bharatanatyam.
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Shobana - Official site of this dancer, featuring her biography, awards, photos, press reviews, repertoire, and information on her school Kalarpana.
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Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company - This choreographer of contemporary dance and her talented dancers trainined in Bharata Natyam as well as some martial arts. Based in London, UK.
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Sirisha - specializes in Andhra Natyam, Navajanardanam.
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Sonali Skandan - Web site with the professional background information, photo gallery and the schedule of upcoming performances of this dancer and teacher in New York City.
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Sridhar, Vasanthi - includes biography and reviews of a solo artist who was a member of Sastri Sisters Trio.
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Srimati Maya - offers Bharata Natyam performances and workshops.
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Srividhya Raman - Profile of a danseuse and a teacher of Pandanallur style in Atlanta, GA.
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Vasumathi Badrinathan - Personal web site of the dancer, singer and writer. Her profile, lineage, performances and their press reviews.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 04 March 2006 )
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