Antaryavanika, Antar-yavanika: 1 definition
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Antaryavanika 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
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraAntaryavanika (अन्तर्यवनिक) refers to the nine limbs (aṅga) “performed behind the stage curtain”, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra.
The nine antaryavanika are:
- pratyāhāra (disposition of the orchestra on stage),
- avataraṇa (entrance of the female singers),
- ārambha (act of training the voice through vocalizing),
- āśrāvaṇā (entertainment through musical instrumentation),
- vaktrapāṇi (rehearsing the styles of playing),
- parighaṭṭanā (playing on the strings),
- saṃghoṭanā (playing on drums),
- mārgāsārita (playing tohether strings and drums),
- āsārita (playing and singing on different rhythmical structures)
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
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