Carnatic

American  

[kahr-nat-ik] / kɑrˈnæt ɪk /

noun

1. a historically important region on the SE coast of India: now in Madras state.

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Carnatic British  

/ kɑːˈnætɪk /

noun

1. a region of S India, between the Eastern Ghats and the Coromandel Coast: originally the country of the Kanarese; historically important as a rich and powerful trading centre; now part of Tamil Nadu state

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Example Sentences

An accomplished player in the world of Carnatic music, a style of South Indian classical, Rajagopalan was invited to join the revived ‘70s band featuring progressive jazz guitar great John McLaughlin. “

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2024

They put me through Carnatic singing lessons over the phone to help me better connect with my heritage and culture.

From Salon • Aug. 7, 2023

"At the same time, we also draw a lot from Carnatic music and western bands like Metallica, making the music an eclectic mix of all things relatable."

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2022

Sankaram’s music is an enchanting blend of Indian styles, especially from the Carnatic tradition, with Western harmonies, cyclic rhythms, inventive instrumental colors and tender, snappy vocal writing.

From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2022

The Carnatic would sail the next morning at five o'clock, so Mr. Fogg had still sixteen hours to devote to Mrs. Aouda.

From Round the World in Eighty Days by Verne, Jules