Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s1.t3.28

v2.c11.s1.t3.28

Because the rhyming is different, the interval is also different between two scale tones, thereby resulting in distinct differences in style with other ethnic music worldwide. The pitch of Sa is generally in accordance with C tone of piano, but not absolutely. It can be adaptable to any range of singing and musical instruments. Similarly, this range is also divided into three kinds of saptak that are madhya saptak, mandra saptak and tara saptak. Musical tone may have certain pitches and syllable names, which can run free within three ranges.