Shruti (music)

Shruti or śruti (ʃrut̪i) is a Sanskrit term, which in the context of Indian music, is the smallest interval of pitch that the human ear can detect. It has been used in several contexts throughout the history of Indian music. Recent research has provided precise definition of the term Shruti, its difference from Nada and Swara, and pinpointed positions on a string to play 22 shrutis.

Shruti (music)

Shruti or śruti (ʃrut̪i) is a Sanskrit term, which in the context of Indian music, is the smallest interval of pitch that the human ear can detect. It has been used in several contexts throughout the history of Indian music. Recent research has provided precise definition of the term Shruti, its difference from Nada and Swara, and pinpointed positions on a string to play 22 shrutis.