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Meaning of melakarta in English:

melakarta

Pronunciation /ˌmeɪləˈkɑːtə/

noun

Music

  • In Carnatic music: a grouping of ragas.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Arthur Strangways (1859–1948), music critic and editor. From modern Sanskrit melākartā from modern Sanskrit melā + Sanskrit kartā maker from kṛ- to make.