Akshipthika
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In Indian classical music
, the Akshipthika is the first part or the introductory part of the alapana
. It gives an idea about the raga
(musical mode
) in which the song is going to be sung. It is followed by the ragavardhini
.
Indian classical music
The origins of Indian classical music can be found in the Vedas, which are the oldest scriptures in the Hindu tradition. Indian classical music has also been significantly influenced by, or syncretised with, Indian folk music and Persian music. The Samaveda, one of the four Vedas, describes music...
, the Akshipthika is the first part or the introductory part of the alapana
Alapana
Alapana is a form of melodic improvisation that introduces and develops a raga in Indian classical music. As a term that is Sanskrit in language, alapana means "to speak, address, discourse, communicate". The flavor of the raga is outlined in the alapana by rendering the raga's permitted notes in...
. It gives an idea about the raga
Raga
A raga is one of the melodic modes used in Indian classical music.It is a series of five or more musical notes upon which a melody is made...
(musical mode
Musical mode
In the theory of Western music since the ninth century, mode generally refers to a type of scale. This usage, still the most common in recent years, reflects a tradition dating to the middle ages, itself inspired by the theory of ancient Greek music.The word encompasses several additional...
) in which the song is going to be sung. It is followed by the ragavardhini
Ragavardhini
Ragavardhini has two separate meanings in Indian classical music:* a major part of the alapana of a raga. The performer gives a step-by-step elaboration of the raga, pausing at each major note or swara....
.