![]() ![]() Taala refers to the rhythmic cycles in which the swara (notes) and the saahithyam (Lyrics) are set. Each shruti has three octaves or staayis namely: Madhyama Staayi, the normal octave, Mandara staayi and Taara staayi being the lower and higher ones respectively. Shruti refers to the scale or the pitch on which music is rendered keeping its frequency as the foundation. There is a popular saying that elucidates this: “ Shruti maata layaph pita”, Shruti personified as mother and Laya as father The two main aspects of carnatic music are: Shruti (Pitch) and Laya (Tala). ![]() They have a universal appeal across all sections of connoisseurs of classical music, language being no barrier. Their compositions are filled with devotion and are unique in their own way. ![]() It was spread and popularized with significant contributions by composers like Purandaradaasar (15th century A.D.) and the trinity of carnatic music Sri Thyagarajar, Sri Muthuswami Dikshithar and Sri Shyama Shasthry (18th century A.D.) who were contemporaries. with a book named Sangeetha Rathnakara written by Saranga Deva. The origin of carnatic music dates back to the 13th century A.D. ![]()
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