Sruthi

Sruthi, in the context of Indian classical music, refers to the individual microtonal pitches or notes that make up a musical scale. It is the smallest distinguishable unit of pitch, similar to a subtle pitch variation, and plays a crucial role in melody and ornamentation. Traditionally, there are 22 Sruthis in an octave, providing a nuanced pitch framework that allows musicians to create rich and expressive music. Sruthi helps in maintaining the precise intonation and emotional depth characteristic of Indian ragas, ensuring that performances are both technically accurate and spiritually expressive.