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Yakshagana Tala
Yakshagana Tala (Kannada:ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನ ತಾಳ, pronounced as ''yaksha-gaana taala''), is a rhythmical pattern in Yakshagana that is determined by a composition called Yakshagana Poetry, Yakshagana Padya. Tala also decides how a composition is enacted by dancers. It is similar to Tala in other forms of Indian music, but is structurally different from them. Each composition is set to one or more talas, and as a composition is rendered by Himmela, the percussion artist(s) play supporting the dance performance.Prof. Sridhara Uppara. 1998.Yakshagana and Nataka Diganta publications Tala is maintained by the singer using a pair of Yakshagana bells, finger bells. The instrument for rhythm in Yakshagana are the Chande, Maddale and a Yakshagana Tala (bell) is also used along with chande. Yakshagana has a complete and complex system for rhythms. The most common Talas in Yakshagana are Matte, Eaka,Udaape, Jampe, Rupaka, Trivde, Atta, KorE and Aadi. Each tala has a cycle of N beats ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannada
Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 47 million native speakers, and was additionally a second or third language for around 13 million non-native speakers in Karnataka. Kannada was the court language of some of the most powerful dynasties of south and central India, namely the Kadambas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadava Dynasty or Seunas, Western Ganga dynasty, Wodeyars of Mysore, Nayakas of Keladi Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara empire. The official and administrative language of the state of Karnataka, it also has scheduled status in India and has been included among the country's designated classical languages.Kuiper (2011), p. 74R Zydenbos in Cushman S, Cavanagh C, Ramazani J, Rouzer P, ''The Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics: Fourth Edition'', p. 767, Princeton Unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yakshagana Poetry
Yakshagana poetry (Kannada:ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನ ಪ್ರಸ೦ಗ, pronounced as ''yaksha-gaana prasanga'')(Yakshagana Padya or Yakshagana Prasanga) is a collection of Kannada poems used to enact a music dance drama called Yakshagana. The poems are composed in well known Kannada metres using the frame work of Yakshagana Raga and Yakshagana Tala. Yakshagana also has what is called a Yakshagana metre. The collection of Yakshagana poems forming a musical drama is called a Prasanga. Oldest surviving parasanga books are believed to have been composed in the 15th century.Prof Sridhara Uppura, Diganta Sahitya publications, Managalore, 1998. Many compositions have been lost. There are evidences to show that oral compositions were in use before the 15th century. There are more than 300 Yakshagana Prasanga books available today. Attempts are being made to preserve the texts by digitising them. Some famous Prasangas Gadhayuddha :*Krishna sandhana :*Basmasura Mohini :*Ratnavati Kalyana : ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yakshagana Bells
The Yakshagana bells ( kn, ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನ ತಾಳಗಳು) or Yakshagana cymbal are a pair of finger bells made of a special alloy (traditional five metal) used in Yakshagana(Badagu Thittu). They are used by the singer to keep the tempo and rhythm of Yakshagana performance. The pitch of the bells are very high and do not match the tonic of the singer. Due to their high pitch usually singers use bells of any key. Professional singers maintain and treasure their personal finger bells. Methods of use Singer holds the thread tied to the bells and hits the edge of one bell to the face of the other bell. There are techniques to produce at least three different sounds. For fast rhythms less prominent hand is rolled to facilitate fast beating. A closed hit of the bells produces a sound without any overtone and with sudden decay. This stroke indicates a gap (husi) and is often used to indicate change in rhythm or tempo to other musicians. See also * Tabla * Thavil * Karatalas * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yakshagana
Yakshagaana is a traditional theatre, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka and in Kasaragod district in Kerala that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques with a unique style and form. It is believed to have evolved from pre-classical music and theatre during the period of the Bhakti movement.Prof. Sridhara Uppura; 1998; ''Yakshagana and Nataka Diganta''; publications. It is sometimes simply called "Aata" or ''āṭa'' (meaning "the play"). This theatre style is mainly found in coastal regions of Karnataka in various forms. Towards the south from Dakshina Kannada to Kasaragod of Tulu Nadu region, the form of Yakshagana is called ' and towards the north from Udupi up to Uttara Kannada it is called '. Both of these forms are equally played all over the region.(Not sure about this one but) Yakshagana is traditionally presented from dusk to dawn. Its stories ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chande
The ''chande'' is a drum used in the traditional and classical music of South India and particularly in Yakshagana theatre art of Karnataka. It follows the Yakshagana Tala system. The rhythms are based on pre-classical music forms that Karnataka Sangeta and Hindustani Sangeetha are based on.''Prof. Sridhara Uppura, Yakshagana and Nataka, Diganta Sahitya Publications, 1998, Managalore. There are different varieties of this instrument; two major varieties being the ''Badagu Thittu Chande'' (Northern School) and the ''Thenku Thittu Chande'' (Southern School). The latter can also be spelled ''chenda'' and is used exclusively in the art forms of southern coastal Karnataka and Kerala. This article deals with ''Badagu Thittu Chande'', used exclusively in Yakshagana of Karnataka. The chande used in ''Badagu Thittu'' is structurally and acoustically different from the ''chenda'' used in Kerala. History In ancient Hindu sculpture, painting, and mythology, the ''chande'' is often depic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maddale
The Maddale ( kn, ಮದ್ದಲೆ) also called Mrudanga(ಮೃದಂಗ) in North Canara region is a percussion instrument from Karnataka, India. It is the primary rhythmic accompaniment in a Yakshagana ensemble along with Chande. Maddale also represents a remarkable progress in percussive instruments as it produces the perfectly hormonic tonic (shruti swara) when played anywhere on the surface compared to Mrudangam, Pakawaj or Tabla that can not produce the tonic (shruti) on all parts of the drum surface. The traditional variety of Maddale was 30 cm long, had 8 inch drum head for right and produced the louder sound. These days 6 - 6.5 inch wide right side maddale is used with only a few using 7 inch wide. Left bass side is about an inch (few hairs less) bigger than right. Maddale is available in more than three different variations. Maddale used in Yakshagana looks similar to mridangam but is markedly different in structure, acoustics, playing techniques and the rhythm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carnatic Music
Carnatic music, known as or in the Dravidian languages, South Indian languages, is a system of music commonly associated with South India, including the modern Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and Sri Lanka. It is one of two main subgenres of Indian classical music that evolved from ancient Hindu Texts and traditions, particularly the Samaveda. The other subgenre being Hindustani music, which emerged as a distinct form because of Persian or Islamic influences from Northern India. The main emphasis in Carnatic music is on vocal music; most compositions are written to be sung, and even when played on instruments, they are meant to be performed in ''gāyaki'' (singing) style. Although there are stylistic differences, the basic elements of (the relative musical pitch), (the musical sound of a single note), (the mode or melodic formulæ), and (the rhythmic cycles) form the foundation of improvisation and composition in both Carnati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tabla
A tabla, bn, তবলা, prs, طبلا, gu, તબલા, hi, तबला, kn, ತಬಲಾ, ml, തബല, mr, तबला, ne, तबला, or, ତବଲା, ps, طبله, pa, ਤਬਲਾ, ta, தபலா, te, తబలా, ur, , group="nb", name="nb" is a pair of twin hand drums from the Indian subcontinent, that are somewhat similar in shape to the bongos. Since the 18th century, it has been the principal percussion instrument in Hindustani classical music, where it may be played solo, as accompaniment with other instruments and vocals, and as a part of larger ensembles. It is frequently played in popular and folk music performances in India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka.Tabla Encyclopædia Britannica The tabla is an essential instrument in the |
Chande
The ''chande'' is a drum used in the traditional and classical music of South India and particularly in Yakshagana theatre art of Karnataka. It follows the Yakshagana Tala system. The rhythms are based on pre-classical music forms that Karnataka Sangeta and Hindustani Sangeetha are based on.''Prof. Sridhara Uppura, Yakshagana and Nataka, Diganta Sahitya Publications, 1998, Managalore. There are different varieties of this instrument; two major varieties being the ''Badagu Thittu Chande'' (Northern School) and the ''Thenku Thittu Chande'' (Southern School). The latter can also be spelled ''chenda'' and is used exclusively in the art forms of southern coastal Karnataka and Kerala. This article deals with ''Badagu Thittu Chande'', used exclusively in Yakshagana of Karnataka. The chande used in ''Badagu Thittu'' is structurally and acoustically different from the ''chenda'' used in Kerala. History In ancient Hindu sculpture, painting, and mythology, the ''chande'' is often depic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tihai
''Tihai'' (pronounced ti-'ha-yi) is a polyrhythmic technique found in Indian classical music, and often used to conclude a piece. Tihais can be either sung or played on an instrument. Tihais are sometimes used to distort the listeners’ perception of time, only to reveal the consistent underlying cycle at the sam. Definition Tihai is the repetition of specific group of BOL or BEATS by three times. Usage Typically, a ''tihai'' is used as a rhythmic cadence, i.e., a rhythmic variation that marks the end of a melody or rhythmic composition, creating a transition to another section of the music. Structure The basic internal format of the ''tihai'' is three equal repetitions of a rhythmic pattern (or rhythmo-melodic pattern), interspersed with 2 (usually) equal rests. The ending point of the ''tihai'' is calculated to fall on a significant point in the rhythmic cycle (called '' tala''), most often the first beat (called '' sum'' and pronounced "some"). The other most com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carnatic Talas
Carnatic most often refers to: *Carnatic region, Southern India *Carnatic music, the classical music of Southern India Carnatic may also refer to: *Carnatic Wars The Carnatic Wars were a series of military conflicts in the middle of the 18th century in India's coastal Carnatic region, a dependency of Hyderabad State, India. Three Carnatic Wars were fought between 1744 and 1763. The conflicts involved n ..., a series of military conflicts in India during the 18th century *, a ''Bangor''-class minesweeper of the Royal Indian Navy, that served in World War II *, a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched at Deptford in 1783 *, a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched at Portsmouth Dockyard in 1823 * – one of several vessels of that name * Carnatic Hall, built by slave trader, now closed university residence {{disambiguation, ship ca:Carnàtic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tala
Tala may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Tala (comics), a fictional character in DC comics *''Tala'', a 1938 volume of poetry by Gabriela Mistral *Tala (music), a rhythmic pattern in Indian classical music * "Tala" (song), by Sarah Geronimo, 2016 * Tālā (musician) (Jasmin Tadjiky, born 1989), London-based musician Places Africa * Tala, Egypt *Tala, Kenya *Thala, Tunisia Americas *Tala, Jalisco, Mexico *Tala, Uruguay Asia *Tala or Getahovit, Tavush Province, Armenia *Tala Upazila, Khulna Division, Bangladesh ** Tala Union, within Tala Upazila *Tala, Bhutan *Tala, Cyprus * Tala, Iran *Tala, Kolkata, India *Tala, Raigad, India * Tala, Russia *Tala River, in Seram Island, Indonesia Other uses *Tala (name), a female given name, and a list of people and fictional characters with the name *Tala (goddess), in Tagalog mythology *Samoan tālā, the currency of Samoa *'' Celtis tala'', or tala, a deciduous tree in South America *Təla (''Tala''), the seventh month of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
