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Gitaguna, īٲṇa, Gita-guna: 1 definition

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Gitaguna 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

Gitashastra (science of music)

: Wisdom Library: Saṅīٲśiromaṇi

īٲṇa (गीतगुण) refers to the “ten good qualities of a song�, according to the Saṅīٲśiromaṇi 14.75-76. The compound consists of the words īٲ (song) and ṇa (qualities). There are ten good qualities of a song defined:

  1. ūṇa (complete),
  2. prasanna (clear),
  3. madhura (charming),
  4. ܰܳ (lovely),
  5. ṃkṛt (ornate),
  6. vyakta (distinct),
  7. surakta (harmonious),
  8. ṣṭ (evocative),
  9. śṣṇ (smooth),
  10. sama (even).

The Saṅīٲśiromaṇi (“crest-jewel of music�) is a 15th-century Sanskrit work on Indian musicology (Ի󲹰śٰ).

context information

Gitashastra (गीतशास्त्र, īٲśāstra) 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.

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