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Shadjamadhyama, Ṣaḍjⲹ, Shadja-madhyama: 1 definition

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Shadjamadhyama 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 term Ṣaḍjⲹ can be transliterated into English as Sadjamadhyama or Shadjamadhyama, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

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Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

Ṣaḍjⲹ (षड्जमध्यमा) refers to one of the پ (melodic class) related to the ṣaḍj-峾, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 28. It is also known as Ṣaḍjamadhyā, Ṣaḍjamadhyājāti or Ṣaḍjⲹjāti. Jāti refers to a recognized melody-type and can be seen as a precursor to which replaced them.

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Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, ṭyśٰ) 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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