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Musical Forms: Kriti, Ragamalika, Padam and Javali
Performing Arts: Carnatic Music · Chapter 11 · 7. Musical Forms
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- Kriti: sections, sangatis, decorative angas (chittaswaram, swarasahityam, madhyamakala sahityam) and place in concerts
- Ragamalika: a composition passing through several ragas
- Padam: slow tempo, madhura bhakti theme and use in abhinaya
- Javali: lighter tempo and style; comparison with padam