tani aavartanam
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literally a separate taaLa cycle, which is a section of a concert when the percussion instruments perform alone, without melodic accompaniment. If more than one percussion instrument is present, they first perform long solos then come together in beat and alternate to create intricate rhythms. It usually occurs after kalpanaa swaras of a main song. When it is done, the main performer picks up the melody and finishes the song entirely
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