kalpanaa swaram
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the part of a performance or song when swaras are improvised to fit the taaLa and return to the pallavi or first part of another section of the song. It is usually done at the end of a song, but may also be done in the middle. The main performer and non-percussion accompanists take turns doing kalpanaa swaras and show their skill and knowledge of the raaga