Why is classical music of Southern India called Carnatic music?
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Carnatic music is so called because it is the music that's pleasant to hear.In Sanskrit Karna means Ear. That which is pleasing to the ear is called Karnataka sangeetam. But nothing to do with the southern states of India though it's prevalent in South Indian states, AP, Karnataka, Tamilnaduand Keral...
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in british era, southern states were known as carnatic region..
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Because Carnatic music is formed from southern states of India - Andhra,Karnataka,Kerala and Tamilnadu
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Because Carnatic music is formed from South India.
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Carnatic music is formed from southern states of India - Andhra,Karnataka,Kerala and Tamil Nadu and its actually referred as Karnataka Sangeetham.It is also called as Sasthriya Sangeetham (Traditional Music).The Carnatic Kritis and Keerthanams are written by the trinities and authors who belong to these...
read more Carnatic music is formed from southern states of India - Andhra,Karnataka,Kerala and Tamil Nadu and its actually referred as Karnataka Sangeetham.It is also called as Sasthriya Sangeetham (Traditional Music).The Carnatic Kritis and Keerthanams are written by the trinities and authors who belong to these 4 Southern States of India read less
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Karnataka sangeetham (CarnaticMusic) means which pleases (aTati) the ear (karNam)
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Hi Vivekchettri,Carnatic music is formed from southern states of India - Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and it's referred as Karnataka Sangeetham. It is also called as Sasthriya Sangeetham (Traditional Music). The Carnatic Kritis and Keerthanams are written by the trinities and authors who...
read more Hi Vivekchettri,Carnatic music is formed from southern states of India - Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and it's referred as Karnataka Sangeetham. It is also called as Sasthriya Sangeetham (Traditional Music). The Carnatic Kritis and Keerthanams are written by the trinities and authors who belong to these 4 Southern States of India. read less
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