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A raga is a melodic framework in Indian classical music, consisting of ascending (Aroha) and descending (Avaroha) notes. Each raga has a unique mood (rasa) and is used for different times of the day and emotions. Class 6 Visual Arts Kriti-I ...

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The ascending order of notes in a raga is called Aroha (Arohanam in Carnatic music), while the descending order is called Avaroha (Avarohanam in Carnatic music). These define the melodic movement of a raga. Class 6 Visual Arts Kriti-I Taal or ...

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Hindustani music compositions are mainly in Hindi, Sanskrit, Brijbhasha and Persian. Carnatic music compositions are typically in Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil, reflecting the linguistic diversity of South Indian culture. Class 6 Arts Kriti-I Chapter 8 Taal or Talam and ...

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Hindustani instruments: Sitar, tabla, tanpura, sarod, santoor, harmonium. Carnatic instruments: Veena, violin, mridangam, nadaswaram, ghatam, kanjira. Each style uses unique instruments suited to its melodic and rhythmic traditions. Class 6 Arts Kriti-I Chapter 8 Taal or Talam and Raga or Ragam ...

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Indian classical music has two main styles: Hindustani music (North Indian tradition) and Carnatic music (South Indian tradition). While both use ragas and talas, Hindustani music emphasizes improvisation, whereas Carnatic music follows structured compositions. Class 6 Arts Kriti-I Chapter 8 Taal ...