The
Trinity of Carnatic music refer to the outstanding trio of
composer-musicians of
Carnatic music in the 18th century, being
Tyagaraja,
Muthuswami Dikshitar and
Syama Sastri. Prolific in composition, the Trinity of Carnatic music are known for creating a new era in the history of Carnatic music by bringing about a noticeable change in what was the existing Carnatic music tradition. Compositions of the Trinity of Carnatic music are recognised as being distinct in style, and original in handling
ragas.