Teermanam
தீர்மானம்TamilSay it: theer · maa · nam
- th — a soft t with the tongue against the teeth, not the English 'th'
- aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long
A concluding rhythmic phrase that closes a passage.
RhythmBharatanatyam
Meaning
A teermanam is the cadence — the rhythmic phrase that brings a sequence to its finish, typically stated three times and arriving on the first beat of the cycle. It signals to musicians and audience alike that a section is closing.
Also written: theermanam