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Introduction



                The meaning of the words


                Gayan          Singing


                Vadan          Playing an instrument


                Nirtan          Dancing


                Alapa           Extemporization, description


                Alankara       Ornamentation

                Boula           Words of a song


                Chala           Theme


                Gamaka        Expression of the heart


                Gayatri          Sacred chants, prayers


                Raga            Composition, modulation


                Sura             Note


                Tala             Rhythm


                Tana            Trill






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