5 Questions
What are the two main ingredients of music according to Dr. Kasturi?
Swara and Laya
What does 'Swara' refer to in the context of music?
Musically useful sound with a particular frequency
What is 'Laya' in the context of music?
Rhythm or beat of the music
What are the sounds used in music called in Sanskrit, Marathi, and Hindi?
Nada
Which element of music is described as 'musically useful sound with a particular frequency'?
Swara
Study Notes
Music Ingredients
- According to Dr. Kasturi, the two main ingredients of music are Swara and Laya.
Swara and Laya
- Swara refers to the musical sound or note in the context of music.
- Laya refers to rhythm or tempo in the context of music.
Music Sounds
- In Sanskrit, music sounds are called 'Nada'.
- In Marathi, music sounds are called 'Swar'.
- In Hindi, music sounds are called 'Sur'.
Sound Frequency
- A sound with a particular frequency is described as 'musically useful sound with a particular frequency'.
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