Swarajati

Swarajati is a form in Carnatic music, which is helpful before learning a varnam. It has pallavi, sometimes an anupallavi, and at least one charanas. The themes of "swarajathis" are usually either bhakthi, love or courage. It is composition which usually has a pleasing melody and can be suitable for singing both in early lessons and in both musical and dance concerts. [ [http://www.karnatik.com/glosss.shtml Royal Carpet: Glossary of Carnatic Terms S ] ]

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