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In Carnatic music, Sthai or Sthaayi refers to the octave.[1] Madhyamasthai refers to the middle octave, Tarasthai refers to the upper octave and Mandhrasthai refers to the lower octave.[1] Sthai can be defined as the interval or span made up of shadja to nishabam in Indian Music.
The Five types of Sthayi are:
Name of Sthayi | Octave | Method of Denoting |
---|---|---|
Anumandra Sthayi | 2 octaves below | Two dots below the Swara |
Mandara Sthayi | Lower octave | One dot below the Swara |
Madhya Sthayi | Middle octave | Swara with no dots |
Thara Sthayi | Higher octave | One dot above the Swara |
Ati Thara Sthayi | 2 Octaves above | Two dots above the Swara |
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