Carnatic music is a classical music tradition from South India, known for its rich melodies and intricate rhythms. It primarily uses vocal music, with compositions often based on devotional themes. Instruments like the veena, mridangam, and flute are commonly used to accompany singers, enhancing the emotional depth of the performances. The music is structured around ragas, which are specific melodic frameworks, and talas, which are rhythmic cycles. Prominent composers like Thyagaraja, Dikshitar, and Shyama Shastri have significantly contributed to this genre, creating timeless pieces that continue to be performed and celebrated today.