Kanthoshtha, Kaṇṭhoṣṭha, Kantha-ushtha: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Kaṇṭhoṣṭha can be transliterated into English as Kanthostha or Kanthoshtha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Gitashastra (science of music)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (gita)Kaṇṭhoṣṭha (कण्ठोष्ठ) refers to one of the ten kinds of sthāna (the organs of utterance), according to Bhattojidīkṣita in his Siddhāntakaumudī and the Saṃgītaratnākara.—During the practise of Vocal Music, the proper production of the concerned sound is always considered as very important. Sthāna or ucchāraṇasthāna is the place of articulation of sound. Bhattojidīkṣita in his Siddhāntakaumudī said about ten kinds of sthāna (i.e., the organs of utterance), e.g., kaṇṭhoṣṭha.
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)
Partial matches: Ushtha, Kantha.
Full-text: Sthana.
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