Mattalam, Matta岣穉m: 2 definitions
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Mattalam means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Tamil. 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)
: Shodhganga: The significance of the m奴la-beras (natya)Mattalam refers to 鈥渄rums鈥�, as defined in Cilappatik膩ram: an ancient epic authored by Ilango Adigal representing an important piece of Tamil literature.鈥擨n the orchestra, flute was followed by yal (stringed musical instrument); yal was followed by mattalam (drums); mattalam was followed by 办耻峁璦尘耻濒补 (a kind of wind instrument). Mula was followed by 腻尘补苍迟颈谤颈办补颈 (kind of drum). The above mentioned instruments blended with each other.
Natyashastra (啶ㄠぞ啶熰啶ざ啶距じ啷嵿い啷嵿ぐ, 苍腻峁瓂补艣腻蝉迟谤补) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya鈥攖heatrics, 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).
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconMatta岣穉m (喈喁嵿喈赤喁�) noun < mardala. A kind of drum; 喈喁堗喈曕瘓. 喈喁嵿喈赤畽喁� 喈曕瘖喈熰瘝喈� [paraivagai. mathalang kotta] (喈ㄠ喈侧喈喈� 喈む喈掂瘝喈喁嵿喈苦喈喁嵿喈瘝 喈ㄠ喈瘝喈氞瘝. [nalayira thivyappirapandam nays.] 6, 6).
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mattalamani, Mattalamatavan, mattalamataviccaram, Mattalamba.
Full-text (+7): Cuttamattalam, Kottimattalam, Mattalikan, Pancamelam, Nir-mathalam, Veniyalam, Yal, Amantirikai, Uvaccu, Muttukkaran, Kutamula, Mattalakkattai, Cuttacalankam, Chinna-melam, Cappakkotu, Uttalam, Mirutankam, Akamulavu, Itaikkaruvi, Mutarkaruvi.
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Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 634: Devotees Will Be Elevated < [Tantra Three (munran tantiram) (verses 549-883)]
Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature (by S. Karthick Raj KMoundinya)
Music in Temple Rituals < [Chapter 2 - Origin and evolution of Music and Musical instruments]
Music tradition in Tamil-nadu < [Chapter 4 - A comparative study of the references to Musical Instruments]
Musical Instruments in Ancient Tamil Country < [Chapter 4 - A comparative study of the references to Musical Instruments]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 4.3 - (d) Technical terms used by Arurar in relation to Dance and Music < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Appointment of Temple Servants and Administrative Arrangements < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]