word
Carnatic
kar-NAT-ik
kɑːrˈnætɪkListen
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Syllable breakdown
carnatic
Dictionary meaning
One of the two main subgenres of Indian classical music, predominantly performed in South India, characterised by its highly developed compositional forms.
History and origin
Sanskrit — 'Karnataka', the southern Indian region.
Common mispronunciations
KAR-nah-tikkar-NAH-tik
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