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Carnatic music originated in South India, with roots tracing back to the Vedic period (over 2,000 years ago). It evolved through Hindu temple traditions, Bhakti movements, and classical Sanskrit texts like the Nāṭya Śāstra (by Bharata Muni).
Key Stages of Carnatic Music’s Origin & Development
1. Vedic & Ancient Origins (Pre-2nd Century CE)
The earliest form of Indian classical music came from Vedic chants (Samaveda).
Ancient texts like Nāṭya Śāstra (200 BCE – 200 CE) described musical scales (Svaras), rhythms (Talas), and melodic structures.
2. Bhakti Movement & Early Carnatic Music (6th–15th Century CE)
Devotional singing by Alwars (Vaishnavite saints) and Nayanmars (Shaivite saints)
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Carnatic music, a traditional South Indian music system, originated in the south Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. The name "Carnatic" is derived from the Sanskrit term Karnâtaka Saṅgītam. While the system's core is rooted in ancient Hindu traditions, it also incorporated influences from the music of the ancient Tamil people.
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