Third section of a kriti, consisting of a theme and its variations (sangathi).
Glossary Category: Carnatic Terms
Carnatic music terms
Anupallavi
The second section of a kriti, consisting of a theme and its variations (called sangathi).
It is often in a higher register.
In some kritis (as in the fugue-kriti), the Anupallavi may include a Chittaswaram, a short constrasting rhythmic passage.
Carnatic music
The classical music tradition of south India.
The other major classical music tradition in India is Hindustani, from north India.