shruti
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Noun — The smallest audible difference in pitch used in Indian classical music theory.
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Etymology
From Sanskrit shruti, meaning "that which is heard."
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What does “shruti” mean?
The word “shruti” means the smallest audible difference in pitch used in Indian classical music theory. In plain terms, a term from Indian tradition for either the smallest musical pitch interval or the most sacred category of Hindu scripture.
How do you use “shruti” in a sentence?
Here is “shruti” used in a sentence: “Indian classical music divides the octave into subtle shrutis rather than fixed semitones.”
What part of speech is “shruti”?
“Shruti” is a noun.
Where does the word “shruti” come from?
The word “shruti” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit shruti, meaning "that which is heard.".
How many meanings does “shruti” have?
“Shruti” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the smallest audible difference in pitch used in Indian classical music theory.