Monday, July 22, 2013

REPPELLE DEMUSIQUE … Series

CARNATIC MUSIC TERMS


  • Chakra

A chakra consists of a group of 6 Melakartārāgams, which differ from each other only in the Dhaivatham and Nishadham.
  • Janya

A Janya rāgam is one which is derived from a Melakartā rāgam. It may have (a) a subset of the seven swarams Sa, Ri, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha and Ni (varjyarāgam), (b) an external swaram (anya swaram) not found in its parent or (c) vakraprayōgam of swarams in Ārōhanam or Avarōhanam (zig-zag sequence of notes, instead of strictly ascending or descending scales).

WESTERN MUSIC TERMS
  • Arpeggio

[ahr-peh-jee-oh] (Italian) From "arpa" (harp).Playing the notes of a chord in succession, instead of simultaneously.
  • Bar

Synonymous with measure. A way of dividing music into small, often regularly spaced groups of beats. The division is indicated by a vertical line, called the bar-line.

Careers in Music
  • Instrument Repair & Design


Bow Rehairer & Restorer, Electronic Instrument Technician, Facilities (Resident) Audio-Visual Technician.

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