Anupallavi (music)

In Carnatic music, the anupallavi comes after the pallavi ^[1] and is usually the second section of any composition. It is then followed by one or more charanams. ^[2] The anupallavi is optional. In compositions that do not have an anupallavi, there often exists a Samrashti Charanam that combines both the anupallavi and charanam of the composition which directly follows the pallavi. It is usually sung at a higher pitch and adds more beauty to the music. Usually the Anupallavi is shorter than the Charanam . In Sanskrit 'anu' means 'next'. It literally means 'next to pallavi'.

References

1. "Carnatic Classical Music | Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) | Page 1000". ccrtindia.gov.in. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
2. "Carnatic Classical Music | Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) | Page 1000". ccrtindia.gov.in. Retrieved 1 June 2025.