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Informatics-Driven Documentation of Indian Classical Music Instruments: Emphasizing Carnatic Musicasizing Carnatic Music

Jayasree M P, Rajeevkumar M A, Kalyan Ghadei

Abstract


The distinctive instruments featured in performances, enhancing Indian Classical music, are steeped in history and tradition. They are celebrated not only for their unique sound and craftsmanship but also for their deep cultural and historical significance. Each one represents centuries of artistic development, regional heritage, and spiritual symbolism, making them a crucial component of India’s intangible cultural heritage and their use in performances helps preserve living traditions that link the present to ancient times. The study highlights Gamaka, the foundation of Indian music, and explores examples of wind, percussion, and string instruments, with a focus on those used in South Indian Carnatic music. The paper explores how Informatics can help preserve the knowledge of the rich variety of instruments in Indian classical music, making it more accessible to global audiences, researchers, and cultural enthusiasts. The authors stress that documenting Indian classical music and its instruments is more than an academic endeavor; it is a critical step in safeguarding a valuable aspect of humanity’s cultural heritage.


Keywords


Heritage Informatics, Music, Classical Music, Carnatic Music, Musical Instruments, Wind Instruments, Percussion Instruments, Stringed Instruments, South India

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