Rasika


A rasika is a term for an aesthete of Indian classical music. The term is derived from Sanskrit meaning full of Passion, elegant; with discrimination. Connoisseur - An expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts.
A rasika is a term for audience in Sinhalese

In the context of carnatic music

A rasika, in carnatic music terminology, is a person who has some knowledge of carnatic music and is able to appreciate carnatic music. In carnatic music concerts, the audience is usually called rasikas.