What is the history of carnatic vocal music?

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The history of Carnatic music is rich and complex, with origins in Hindu mythology and Vedic scriptures: Origins The name Carnatic may come from the Sanskrit word Karneshuathathi, which means "pleasing to the ear". It may also come from the southern region of the Vindhyas, which was known as Karnatakam...
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The history of Carnatic music is rich and complex, with origins in Hindu mythology and Vedic scriptures: Origins The name Carnatic may come from the Sanskrit word Karneshuathathi, which means "pleasing to the ear". It may also come from the southern region of the Vindhyas, which was known as Karnatakam in ancient texts. Development Carnatic music developed in the south Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. The music is deeply connected to religious and spiritual practices. The Trinity of Carnatic Music The music's structure and philosophy were shaped by three great Tamil saint-composers: Saint Thyagaraja, Saint Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Saint Shyama Shastri. Purandaradasa The advent of Purandaradasa in 1484 was a landmark in the development of Carnatic music. His systematization and refinement of the art has remained the same to this day. Carnatic music and instruments Carnatic music is more oriented to the voice than northern styles. Instruments are played to imitate singing, with embellishments that are characteristic of vocal music. read less
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Renu sundriyal The history of Carnatic music is rich and complex, with origins in Hindu mythology and Vedic scriptures: Origins The name Carnatic may come from the Sanskrit word Karneshuathathi, which means "pleasing to the ear". It may also come from the southern region of the Vindhyas, which was...
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Renu sundriyal The history of Carnatic music is rich and complex, with origins in Hindu mythology and Vedic scriptures: Origins The name Carnatic may come from the Sanskrit word Karneshuathathi, which means "pleasing to the ear". It may also come from the southern region of the Vindhyas, which was known as Karnatakam in ancient texts. Development Carnatic music developed in the south Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. The music is deeply connected to religious and spiritual practices. The Trinity of Carnatic Music The music's structure and philosophy were shaped by three great Tamil saint-composers: Saint Thyagaraja, Saint Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Saint Shyama Shastri. Purandaradasa The advent of Purandaradasa in 1484 was a landmark in the development of Carnatic music. His systematization and refinement of the art has remained the same to this day. Carnatic music and instruments Carnatic music is more oriented to the voice than northern styles. Instruments are played to imitate singing, with embellishments that are characteristic of vocal music. read less
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Carnatic music existed from the ancient times. In the olden days, the singers in temples known as odhuvars used to sing in praise of the presiding deities. Rulers of India like the Chola, Nayaka and the vizianagara empire, and others encouraged Music and dance. Devadasis were then popular artists...
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Carnatic music existed from the ancient times. In the olden days, the singers in temples known as odhuvars used to sing in praise of the presiding deities. Rulers of India like the Chola, Nayaka and the vizianagara empire, and others encouraged Music and dance. Devadasis were then popular artists who used to perform in temples. The marathon were the ones who brought music and dance to the forefront thus giving encouragement to tradition and culture. read less
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