[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891) › c8.39 # The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan c8.39 The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan c8.39 - **Language:** English ### [c8.39](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c8.39) Following the alâpa is the madhyamakâla, or second movement. This, as has been said before, can be compared to the Scherzo of a sonata—the music being very lively and catchy, while the tempo is quick and regular throughout. - [Previous: c8.38](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c8.38) - [Next: c8.40](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c8.40) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c8.39](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c8.39) · Pramāṇa