Pallavi

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A pallavi is a refrain in carnatic music . It is the first part of any formal composition ( Krithi ) which has three segments ? Pallavi, Anupallavi and Charanam (which can be one or more). Pallavi is usually also an abbreviation of Ragam Thanam Pallavi . It is considered as the opening verse of Varnam. [1]

Other uses [ edit ]

Pallavi in Sanskrit is used as an adjective or a verb with appropriate suffix to denote a small and tender red-coloured leaf of a plant or a tendril. [2]

References [ edit ]

  1. ^ "Varnam in Carnatic Music" . Musikclass . Musikclass . Retrieved 21 June 2023 .
  2. ^ Sanskrit Dictionary for Spoken Sanskrit . Spokensanskrit.de. Retrieved on 23 February 2017.