noun
shruti
Shruti (noun) means the smallest audible difference in pitch used in Indian classical music theory. Example: “Indian classical music divides the octave into subtle shrutis rather than fixed semitones.”
noun
1
The smallest audible difference in pitch used in Indian classical music theory.
"Indian classical music divides the octave into subtle shrutis rather than fixed semitones."
2
Any of the ancient Hindu scriptures regarded as directly revealed truth, as opposed to texts of human origin.
"The Vedas are considered shruti, distinct from later smriti texts."
How to use shruti
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term from Indian tradition for either the smallest musical pitch interval or the most sacred category of Hindu scripture.
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Word forms
- Plural
- shrutis
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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.
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