In a Pada varnam, there are lyrics which correspond to the Charanam swaras. In Pada Varnas it is known as Muktaayi Swara-Sahitya.Charanam: Sung with lyricsChitta Swara or Ettugadda Swaram: Sung completely with syllables. The melodic patterns in a varnam are considered to be characteristic patterns of a particular raga.Types of varnamsNamed for its 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 have 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 in it, making it again more suitable for South Indian classical dance.Contents of a varnamThe name "varnam" (meaning "letter") was likely given to this form of song due to the prevalence of swara letters in this type of composition.Lyrical content of varnams are commonly either devotional or amorous.The varnam is subdivided into several sections:Pallavi: The first section of the Varnam, sung with lyrics or sahitya.Anupallavi: A sort of recapitulation, sung with lyrics or sahitya also.Muktaayi: Sung completely with syllables-or swaras - (like s (sa) r (Ri) g(ga) m(ma) p (pa) d(da) n(ni) (sa)(This is the higher version of the normal one). 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. 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. 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. They also come different taalams (beat cycles). There are different types of varnams, such as taana varnam, pada varnam, daru varnam and ragamalika varnam. Understanding of these aspects is key to developing manodharma sangeetham (ie., 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 chittaswaras.
Dhatu and Janta prayogas (phrase usage) are usually part of a Varnam. 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.
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