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Charanam

चरणम्
SanskritSay it: cha · ra · ṇam
  • ṇ — n with the tongue tip curled back

The verse section of a song that follows the pallavi or anupallavi

MusicBharatanatyamKuchipudiMohiniyattam

Meaning

Charanam is the verse or verses after the pallavi and anupallavi. In a varnam the charanam begins the second half, alternating with swara passages.

Also written: charana, caranam

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Related words

Varnamवर्णम्The centrepiece — the longest and most demanding item.Anupallaviअनुपल्लवीThe second section of a song, following the pallaviPallavi (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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