Uttaranga
Uttaranga refers to the upper or higher part of something, often used in traditional Indian classical music and dance terminology. The term is derived from Sanskrit, where "uttara" means "upper" and "anga" means "part." In the context of music, it specifically denotes the higher octave or the upper register of a vocal or instrumental performance.
In the framework of Indian classical music, particularly in the context of *raga* (melodic framework), the upper
The concept of Uttaranga is also relevant in the study of *shruti* (microtonal intervals) and *swara* (notes),
In classical dance traditions like Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi, Uttaranga can refer to the upper body
While the term is most prominently associated with music and dance, it can also be applied more