About Odissi music
Odissi music is a music genre that emerged in Odisha in the 2nd century. It is usually classed as a form of Indian classical music.
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Odissi music is a genre of classical music originating from the eastern state of Odisha. Rooted in the ancient ritual music tradition dedicated to the deity Jagannatha, Odissi music has a rich history spanning over two thousand years, distinguished by its unique sangita-shastras (musical treatises), a specialized system of Ragas and Talas, and a distinctive style of performance characterised by specific modulations such as the āndolita and the kurāla. Odissi compositions are largely written in Sanskrit and Odia.
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What is Odissi music?
Odissi music is a music genre that emerged in Odisha in the 2nd century. It is usually classed as a form of Indian classical music.
Where and when did Odissi music originate?
Odissi music originated in Odisha in the 2nd century.