Shatsvara, Shash-svara, Ṣaṭsvarā, Ṣaṭsvara: 1 definition
Introduction:
Shatsvara 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.
The Sanskrit terms Ṣaṭsvarā and Ṣaṭsvara can be transliterated into English as Satsvara or Shatsvara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraṢaṭsvarā (षट्स्वरा) refers to the “four hexatonic Jātis”, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 28.—Accordingly, “The jātis relating to the overlapping notes are three in number: Madhyama, Pañcamī and Ṣaḍjamadhyā. Their constituent parts are Ṣaḍja, Madhyama and Pañcama of which the Pañcamī will be distinct, but weaker than the rest in its own note”.
The following are the four hexatonic Jātis (ṣaṭsvarā):
- the Gāndhārodīcyavā,
- the Nandayantī and
- the Āndhri, [the three Jātis, in the Madhyama Gramā, and the Ṣāḍji alone in the Ṣaḍja Grāma].
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Shatsvara, Shash-svara, Ṣaṭsvarā, Ṣaṭsvara, Ṣaṣ-svarā, Sas-svara, Satsvara, Ṣaṣ-svara, Ṣaṭ-svara, Ṣaṭ-svarā, Sat-svara; (plurals include: Shatsvaras, svaras, Ṣaṭsvarās, Ṣaṭsvaras, svarās, Satsvaras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles: