Nature of Carnatic Music
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The
most point 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 a singing pattern (known as gayak). In term of Hindustani music, Carnatic
music rests on two main points; raga, the modes or melodic method, and tala the
rhythmic cycles.
source of picture: www.carnaticsongs.com
Now,
Carnatic music is presented by musicians in concerts or recordings, either
vocally or through the instruments. Carnatic music is developed across the
musical works or compositions of phenomenal composer.