Kathakali Sangeetham is a special kind of music that belongs to Sopana category. It is the inevitable part of
Kathakali, the renowned traditional art form of
Kerala. This typical music has its own rhythm, provides full opportunities for acting. The Bhagavathar (singer) of Kathakali Sangeetham plays a major role in the performance. Through the song, the singer clarifies the meanings of symbolic gestures called Mudras. The major musical instruments used with the music are
Chenda, Maddalam, Chengila (gong) and
Ilathalam.
