Chapter 13 Vocab Flashcards
kriti
In Karnatic music, a musical form that consists of three sections: pallavi, anupallavi, and charanam
concerto
A three-movement (usually) work for a soloist and orchestra
symphony
A large-scale composition for orchestra usually in four movements, the first of which is often in sonata form
coda
An optional section added to the end of a musical compsition
melakarta
In Karnatic movement, the 72 parent ragas from which all other ragas are derived
Janya ragas
In Karnatic movement, a raga derived from the Melakarta ragas
tala
The rhythmic system of Indian music
ragas
In Indian music, a collection of pitches with characteristic intervals and embellishments used as the basis for melodic content.
svaras
One of seven syllables used to designate tones in the South Indian melodic system
Sabhas
A south Indian music society that holds and promotes concerts
tambura
A long-necked plucked lute used to provide drone pitches in Indian music
shruti box
A small wooden bellows-driven harmonium that provides the drone in Indian classical music
venu
In Karnatic music, a bamboo transverse flute
veena
In Karnatic music, a plucked long-necked lute with resonators on both ends
mridangam
A double-headed drum used in Karnatic movement
mora
In Karnatic movement, a thrice-repeated rhythmic cadential formula
