Ullopyaka: 1 definition

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Ullopyaka 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-śāstra

1) Ullopyaka (उल्लोप्यक) refers to one of the seven types of song (gitaka), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 31. Accordingly, “the rule about the limbs of the ullopyaka is this. Its three limbs are avagāḍha, pravṛtta and mahājanika. It becomes two-limbed when the mahājanika is left out. And when sthita is combined with pravṛtta, it (the ullopyaka) is also called one-limbed, and the mahājanika also may constitute the one-limbed ullopyaka. And the sthita and the pravṛttaka may constitute a two-limbed ullopyaka or an one-limbed one (separately)”.

2) Ullopyaka also refers to one of the ten kinds of dhruvā (“songs”) defined in the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 32. Accordingly, “the dhruvā is so called, because in it words, varṇas, alaṃkāra, tempo (laya), jāti and pāṇis are regularly (dhruva) connected with one another”.

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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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