Indian Classical Music And Sikh Kirtan
by Gobind Singh Mansukhani (M.A., LL.B, Ph.D.) © 1982
Tarana/Tillana
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by Gobind Singh Mansukhani (M.A., LL.B, Ph.D.) © 1982
Tarana/Tillana
Indian Classical Music And Sikh Kirtan by Gobind Singh Mansukhani (M.A., LL.B, Ph.D.) © 1982 Tarana/Tillana |
| Tarana/Tillana In this style of singing meaningless words or alaap like nam, tom are used for tonal value. It has a subtle sense of rhythm. Its counterpart in Karnatak music is tillana. On account of its universal language it is suitable for teaching raga-music to students of any country. |