Trinity of Carnatic music
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The Trinity of Carnatic Music, also known as the Three Jewels of Carnatic Music, refers to the outstanding trio of composer-musicians of Carnatic music in the 18th century—Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Syama Sastri. Prolific in composition, the Trinity of Carnatic music is known for creating a new era in the history of carnatic music by bringing about a noticeable change in what was the existing carnatic music tradition.[1] Compositions of the Trinity of Carnatic music are recognized as being distinct in style, and original in handling ragas.[1] All three composers were born in Thiruvarur, formerly part of Thanjavur District in Tamilnadu.[2] M. S. Subbalakshmi, D. K. Pattammal, and M. L. Vasanthakumari, who are carnatic musicians of the 20th century, are popularly referred to as the female Trinity of Carnatic Music.[3]
Name | Years | Language of Compositions | Mudra | Known for |
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Syama Sastri | 1762–1827 | Telugu and Sanskrit | Śyāma Krishna | Complex Talas, Swarajati |
Tyagaraja | 1767–1847 | Telugu and Sanskrit | Tyagaraja | Pancharatna Kritis |
Muthuswami Dikshitar | 1775–1835 | Sanskrit; Some in Manipravalam | Guruguha | Nottuswara, Navagraha Kritis |