Koodiyattam Music of India

Koodiyattam Music is traditionally performed in Sanskrit, the ancient language of India.

The Veena is not a traditional instrument used in Koodiyattam Music. The Mizhavu, Idakka, and Mridangam are all traditional percussion instruments used in Koodiyattam Music.

The Mizhavu is a percussion instrument that provides a rhythmic foundation for Koodiyattam Music.

Kathakali is not a traditional vocal style used in Koodiyattam Music. Sopanam, Kutiyattam, and Chakyar Koothu are all traditional vocal styles used in Koodiyattam Music.

The Idakka is a percussion instrument that accompanies the vocals in Koodiyattam Music.

Bharatanatyam is not a traditional dance form associated with Koodiyattam Music. Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, and Kutiyattam are all traditional dance forms associated with Koodiyattam Music.

The Mridangam is a percussion instrument that creates melodic lines in Koodiyattam Music.

Kathakali is not a traditional musical ensemble used in Koodiyattam Music. Chakyar Koothu, Sopanam, and Kutiyattam are all traditional musical ensembles used in Koodiyattam Music.

The Chakyar Koothu is a traditional musical ensemble that provides a drone in Koodiyattam Music.

The Tabla is not a traditional musical instrument used in Koodiyattam Music. The Mizhavu, Idakka, and Mridangam are all traditional musical instruments used in Koodiyattam Music.

The Sopanam is a traditional musical ensemble that accompanies the vocals in Koodiyattam Music.

Carnatic Music is not a traditional musical style used in Koodiyattam Music. Sopanam, Kathakali, and Kutiyattam are all traditional musical styles used in Koodiyattam Music.

The Kutiyattam is a traditional musical ensemble that creates melodic lines in Koodiyattam Music.

The Sitar is not a traditional musical instrument used in Koodiyattam Music. The Mizhavu, Idakka, and Mridangam are all traditional musical instruments used in Koodiyattam Music.

The drone in Koodiyattam Music provides a harmonic foundation for the other instruments and vocals.