Meaning & use
Carnatic
Last updated
Relating to a classical musical tradition of southern India, characterized by intricate melodic and rhythmic structures.
See it in a sentence
The vocalist trained for years in the Carnatic tradition before performing her first solo concert.
Carnatic music relies heavily on improvisation within a fixed melodic framework called a raga.
A note on using this word
"Carnatic" is capitalized because it derives from the historical Carnatic region of South India, and is most often paired with the word "music."
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Carnatic”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.