raaga (2)
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this is an exposition of the scales (raaga 1) that are being performed. A performer will explore the raaga first by singing lower octaves then moving up to higher ones and touching various aspects of the raaga while giving a hint of the song to be performed. This is usually done in aakaaram (saying aaa.. instead of words or swaras). This is also the first section in raagam taanam pallavi. also known as raaga aalaapanai or simply aalaapanai
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