Define the terms Arudi and Eduppu.

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Match List – I with List – II:
\[\begin{array}{|c|l|l|}\hline \textbf{List – I} & \textbf{List – II} \\ \hline \text{A. Triputa Tala} & \text{i. Sabha Ganam} \\ \text{B. Alankaram} & \text{ii. Maha Ganapatim} \\ \text{C. Varnam} & \text{iii. 7 Akshara Kala} \\ \text{D. Kriti} & \text{iv. Sapta Tala} \\ \hline \end{array}\]
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Answer 1

Eduppu: Eduppu denotes the precise point within a tala (rhythmic cycle) where a melody commences. It establishes the synchronization between the tala and the sahitya (lyrics or swaras). Types of Eduppu:

Samam: Melodic initiation on the initial beat of the tala.
Atita: Melodic initiation preceding the first beat.
Anagata: Melodic initiation following the first beat.
Arudi: Arudi signifies a rest or terminal point, marking a pause within a musical phrase or concluding a section. It is particularly significant in Varna compositions, functioning as a rhythmic punctuation to refine musical structure. Usage in Compositions:

In Tana Varnas, Arudi frequently marks the conclusion of a section.
It contributes to tala balance and clarifies phrasing.

Define the terms Arudi and Eduppu.

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