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Anupallavi

अनुपल्लवी
SanskritSay it: a · nu · pal · la · vee
  • aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long

The second section of a song, following the pallavi

MusicBharatanatyamKuchipudiMohiniyattam

Meaning

The anupallavi follows the opening pallavi and usually rises to a higher register. Not every composition has one.

Also written: anu pallavi

Sources

Related words

Varnamवर्णम्The centrepiece — the longest and most demanding item.Charanamचरणम्The verse section of a song that follows the pallavi or anupallaviPallavi (song section)पल्लवीThe opening section and refrain of a Carnatic songRagaरागThe melodic framework a composition lives in.Swaraस्वरA musical note, named and sung.Mridangamमृदङ्गम्The double-headed drum that carries a Carnatic recital.

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