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Tanam

Also: Thanam

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A rhythmic exploration of a raga with a flowing pulse, using syllables such as a-nam-tam.

Structure

Usually performed at a medium speed and generally without percussion. It follows the alapana and leads into the pallavi.

Related forms

References for this page

Type at least two letters. Try a raga name, a tala, or a word like "gamaka".