Natyashastra
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अविचलितमविच्छिन्नं वर्णालङ्कारसंयुतं विधिवत् । ललितं मधुरं स्निग्धं वेणोरेवं स्मृतं वाद्यम् ॥ ११ ॥
The flute, when played according to the rules, is steady, uninterrupted, and adorned with the beauty of its tones and embellishments. It is considered to be melodious, sweet, and smooth.
english translation
avicalitamavicchinnaM varNAlaGkArasaMyutaM vidhivat । lalitaM madhuraM snigdhaM veNorevaM smRtaM vAdyam ॥ 11 ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptएवमेतत् स्वरगतं विज्ञेयंगानयोक्तृभिः । अतः परं प्रवक्ष्यामि धनातोद्यविकल्पनम् ॥ १२ ॥
Thus, this understanding of the notes is to be known by those who play the flute. Next, I shall explain the selection of materials for the construction of musical instruments.
english translation
evametat svaragataM vijJeyaMgAnayoktRbhiH । ataH paraM pravakSyAmi dhanAtodyavikalpanam ॥ 12 ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscript