Why is classical music of Southern India called Carnatic music?
Asked by Vivekchettri Last Modified
Follow
8
Answer
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...
1
Comments
in british era, southern states were known as carnatic region..
0
Comments
Vinod Kumar
Vice President - NATS INDIA Chapter | Academy Head | Professional Singer | Voice Trainer
Because Carnatic music is formed from southern states of India - Andhra,Karnataka,Kerala and Tamilnadu
0
Comments
Because Carnatic music is formed from South India.
0
Comments
Deleted User
Training Centre
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
0
Comments
Karnataka sangeetham (CarnaticMusic)
means which pleases (aTati) the ear (karNam)
0
Comments
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
0
Comments
View 6 more Answers
Related Questions
When I will become a singer?
Once your trained by a good guru, with your your dedication and continuous rehearsals. All the best.
6
Which are the main traditional forms of improvisation in Carnatic music?
Raga alapana, Tanam, Neraval, Kalpana swara and Ragam Tanam Pallavi
Can we get your phone number please...for asking some doubts.?
Goto the teacher profiles and get the contact number to talk to them.
What is the need for learning musical instruments along with learning carnatic music?
this will help one to understand the notes or swaras in detail.
Now ask question in any of the 1000+ Categories, and get Answers from Tutors and Trainers on UrbanPro.com
Ask a QuestionRelated Lessons
Know about the Carnatic Melakartha Raagam - Varunapriya
Varunapriya is the 24th Melakartha Raagam out of total 72.This Raagam has to be sung and identified with the below Arohanam and Avarohanam nomenclature.The Arohanam of this Raagam is "S R2 G2 M1 P D3...
V
Chaturasra jathi-Druvathalam
SRGM-GR-SRGR-SRGM
RGMP-MG-RGMG-RGMP
GMPD-PM-GMPM-GMPD
MPDN-DP-MPDP-MPDN
PDNS-ND-PDND-PDNS
SNDP-DN-SNDN-SNDP
NDPM-PD-NDPD-NDPM
DPMG-MP-DPMP-DPMG
PMGR-GM-PMGM-PMGR
MGRS-RG-MGRG-MGRS
Basic Breathing Exercises for better Singing, Tip-15
Do it Excercise :
Inhale with hands on ribs-notice that they move in an outward direction as you inhale. Now exhale andsqueeze them in tightly like a corset. Now inhale and let them expand out as far...
A good warm up exercise for aspiring singers
It's very important to always warm up our voice before we start our practice. It's a simple exrecise to increase the flexibility of our voice and to also warm up the vocal chords before we start singing...
Y
Know about the Carnatic Melakartha Raagam - Hanumatodi
Hanumatodi is the 8th Melakartha Raagam out of total 72.This Raagam has to be sung and identified with the below Arohanam and Avarohanam nomenclature.The Arohanam of this Raagam is "S R1 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S" and the Avarohanam is "S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S"
V
Find Carnatic Music Classes near you
Looking for Carnatic Music Classes ?
Learn from the Best Tutors on UrbanPro
Are you a Tutor or Training Institute?
Join UrbanPro Today to find students near you
