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Tala provides the rhythmic framework that guides a raga’s composition and improvisation. It maintains tempo, accents and divisions in a musical cycle, ensuring synchronization between the melody and percussion instruments. Class 6 Arts Grade 6 chapter 8 Taal or Talam and ...

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In Carnatic music, the term “Avarohanam” is used instead of “Avaroha” in Hindustani music. Both refer to the descending sequence of notes in a raga, which defines its melodic progression and phrasing. Class 6 Arts Kriti-I Chapter 8 Taal or Talam ...

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Carnatic music compositions are primarily written in Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil. Many of these compositions are devotional, praising deities and composed by legendary musicians like Thyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri. Class 6 Arts Kriti-I Chapter 8 Taal or ...

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A Tishra Jaati Laghu is a Laghu with 3 beats. It consists of a clap followed by counting two fingers, making it a short rhythmic unit in Carnatic music. Class 6 Visual Arts Textbook chapter 8 Taal or Talam and Raga ...