CARNATIC
MUSIC TERMS
- Upānga
A
janyarāgam is Upānga if all the swarams in its scale are strictly derived from
its melakartārāgam (parent). There are no anya swarams (external swarams).
- Bhāshānga
A
janyarāgam is Bhāshānga if an anya swaram is introduced in its scale, when
derived from its melakartārāgam (parent).
WESTERN
MUSIC TERMS
- Ornament
An
embellishment to a pre-existing melodic line, generally consisting of a single
note, or small group of notes. At various times musical history the use of
ornaments has been left up to the discretion of the performer, indicated either
by a system of symbolic shorthand, or written out as notes.
- Ostinato
[Oh-steh-nah-toh]
(Italian) "Obstinate." A musical pattern repeated many times, one
after another. The pattern may be melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic. A melodic
ostinato repeated in the bass is called a ground bass.
CAREERS
IN MUSIC
- Music Business & Management
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Manager, Orchestra / Symphony Manager
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