Musicology 1 This course offers a detailed learning of theor

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etical and practical application in understanding Carnatic music. The study of ancient treatises and medieval treatises take the student through a chronological and holistic journey of music from the past to the present. The study of ancient treatises reveals a treasure house of information about the nature of the different art forms, their evolution and growth. Treatises like Natya Shastra, Dattilam and Sangita Ratnakara are a source of inspiration for musicologists and musicians, world over. The course covers the following aspects with respect to Carnatic music: Introduction of grama-murchana-jati concepts, which are the forerunners to present-day concepts like melakartas, ragas, janyas, arohana and avarohana; study of gamakas, the soul of Indian classical music that sets Indian classical music apart from all other genres of music; detailed study of raga lakshanas of prescribed Ragas. Through the study of raga lakshanas the special features, nuances and intricacies of these ragas are expounded; melody, rhythm, lyrics, poetry or language, prosody and other embellishments influence the aesthetics of music. A thorough study of Aesthetics of music is part of this course.