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Octave means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Gitashastra (science of music)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (gita)The Octave in Indian Music is denoted by the Sanskrit word saptaka (lit. “the scale of seven notes”).—According to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, three kinds of scales or octaves viz., mandra i.e., low pitch, madhya i.e., medium pitch and tāra i.e., high pitch are there in Music and these three kinds of octaves occur from the three respective sthānas viz., chest, throat and head.
Gitashastra (गीतशास्त्र, gītaśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of Music (gita or samgita), which is traditionally divided in Vocal music, Instrumental music and Dance (under the jurisdiction of music). The different elements and technical terms are explained in a wide range of (often Sanskrit) literature.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+62): Madhyamagrama, Low pitch, Medium pitch, High pitch, Mandra, Anumamdra, Svarashtaka, Madhya, Mantirastayi, Shruti, Tarasthayi, Atitara, Tarastayi, Uttararaga, Svarasaptaka, Erujiru, Nabhitana, Sakale, Mattiyastayi, Cama-tananilai.
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Reason in Carnatic Music < [April 1949]
Musical Compositions of Muthuswami Dikshitar on Planets < [April – June, 1982]
Oriental Music < [April 1969]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 10.8.8 < [Section 8 - Eighth Tiruvaymoli (Tirumaliruncolai)]
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
3. Vocal Music (Gīta) < [Chapter 2 - Music]
Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) (by Arpita Chakraborty)
2. The form of Sadyojāta < [Chapter 5 - Essence of Pañcabrahma Upaniṣad]
6. The form of Īśāna < [Chapter 5 - Essence of Pañcabrahma Upaniṣad]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Fauna (4): Wild animals < [Chapter 5 - Aspects of Nature]
Music (Nāṭya-varga) < [Chapter 4 - Cultural Aspects]