In Carnatic music, Sthai or Sthaayi refers to the octave. Madhyamasthai refers to the middle octave, Tarasthai refers to the upper octave and Mandhrasthai refers to the lower octave.
Sthai
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In Carnatic music, Sthai or Sthaayi refers to the octave. Madhyamasthai refers to the middle octave, Tarasthai refers to the upper octave and Mandhrasthai refers to the lower octave.