Maddalalakshana, Maddalalakṣaṇa, Maddala-lakshana: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Maddalalakṣaṇa can be transliterated into English as Maddalalaksana or Maddalalakshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Gitashastra (science of music)
Maddalalakṣaṇa (मद्दललक्षण) refers to “details on the materials and dimensions of the instrument maddala”, according to the Kohalamatam, one of the works ascribed to Kohala—a celebrated authority of the ancient period along with others such as Bharata, Yāṣṭika, Śārdūla, Kāśyapa etc.—[While discussing the section dealing with Vādya or “musical instruments”]—The classification of instruments into tata, vitata, ghana and suṣira is given with definitions. Names of instruments under each of these heads, is mentioned. [...] There is a description of maddalalakṣaṇa, the qualities of a good instrumentalist, the qualities an instrumentalist should avoid and vīṇā-vādaka-lakṣaṇa. There is mention of the instrument huḍukkā and its lakṣaṇa. Interestingly, these portions do not have a commentary.
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 (+0): Lakshana, Maddala.
Full-text (+0): Maddala, Vadaka, Hudukka, Vina, Vinalakshana, Vadakalakshana, Hudukkalakshana.
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Kohala in the Sanskrit textual tradition (Study) (by Padma Sugavanam)
Part 1(a).2 - Structure of Kohalamatam < [Chapter 4 - Works attributed to Kohala]
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