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Varṇam is a type of composition in the Carnatic music system consisting of short metric pieces which encapsulate the main features (patterns of notes) of a raga. Varnams capture the raga bhavam, ranjaka prayogas visesha sancharas, etc. Dhatu and janta prayogas (phrase usage) are usually part of a varnam. Understanding of these aspects is key to developing manodharma sangeetham (i.e., improvisation aspects of Carnatic music such as raga aalapana, swara kalpana, neraval, etc.). Pallavi|tanam]]-like rhythmic qualities, tana varnams only have lyrics for the pallavi, anupallavi and charanam.

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  • Varnam es una forma de canción en el repertorio de música carnática que consiste en piezas métricas cortas que encapsulan las principales características y requisitos de un raga.​ Las características y reglas del raga (también conocidas como los sanchaaraas de un raga) incluyen cómo se debe enfatizar cada nota del raga, la escala del raga, y otros aspectos. ​ Conocidos por su compleja estructura, los varnams son una forma fundamental en la música carnática.​ Todos los varnams consisten en letras,​ y pasajes de swara, incluyendo un pallavi, un anupallavi, muktayi swaras, un charanam y chittaswaras. Hay dos tipos de varnams, conocidos como Taana varnam y Padha varnam. (es)
  • Varṇam is a type of composition in the Carnatic music system consisting of short metric pieces which encapsulate the main features (patterns of notes) of a raga. Varnams capture the raga bhavam, ranjaka prayogas visesha sancharas, etc. Dhatu and janta prayogas (phrase usage) are usually part of a varnam. Understanding of these aspects is key to developing manodharma sangeetham (i.e., improvisation aspects of Carnatic music such as raga aalapana, swara kalpana, neraval, etc.). Known for their complex structure, varnams are a fundamental form in Carnatic music. All varnams consist of lyrics, as well as swara passages, including a pallavi, an anupallavi, muktaayi swaras, a charanam, and chitta swaras. There are different types of varnams, such as taana varnam, pada varnam, daru varnam and ragamalika varnam. They also come in different taalams (beat cycles). Though the most popular varnams are in Aadi and Ata taalas, there are a number of varnams in other talas as well (e.g., jampa tala, triputa tala, matya talam, roopaka talam, etc). Considered as probably the most complex form in Carnatic music, varnams play a significant role in Carnatic music. A varnam is traditionally performed as an opening item by musicians in Carnatic music concerts to act as warm-up for the musicians, or as a centre main piece in Bharatanatyam dance concerts. As a foundation to Carnatic music, varnams are also practised as vocal exercises by performers of Carnatic music, to help develop voice culture, and maintain proper pitch and control of rhythm. The melodic patterns in a varnam are considered to be characteristic patterns of a particular raga. Pallavi|tanam]]-like rhythmic qualities, tana varnams only have lyrics for the pallavi, anupallavi and charanam. With rhythmic elements like a padam, pada varnams are generally sung to accompany South Indian classical dance, including bharatanatyam. Unlike the tana varnam which only has lyrics for the pallavi, anupallavi and charanam and swaras for the rest of the sections, a pada varnam also has lyrics that correspond to the muktaayi and chitta swaras of the varnam, so generally, pada varnams contain more lyrical content than a tana varnam. The swaras in this type of varnam are suitable for intricate footwork. Padajathi varnams are simply pada varnams that also contain jatis, making them again more suitable for South Indian classical dance. (en)
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  • Varnam es una forma de canción en el repertorio de música carnática que consiste en piezas métricas cortas que encapsulan las principales características y requisitos de un raga.​ Las características y reglas del raga (también conocidas como los sanchaaraas de un raga) incluyen cómo se debe enfatizar cada nota del raga, la escala del raga, y otros aspectos. ​ (es)
  • Varṇam is a type of composition in the Carnatic music system consisting of short metric pieces which encapsulate the main features (patterns of notes) of a raga. Varnams capture the raga bhavam, ranjaka prayogas visesha sancharas, etc. Dhatu and janta prayogas (phrase usage) are usually part of a varnam. Understanding of these aspects is key to developing manodharma sangeetham (i.e., improvisation aspects of Carnatic music such as raga aalapana, swara kalpana, neraval, etc.). Pallavi|tanam]]-like rhythmic qualities, tana varnams only have lyrics for the pallavi, anupallavi and charanam. (en)
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