Kriti

A kriti is a form musical composition in the Carnatic music literature. The Sanskrit common noun Kriti means 'creation' or 'work'. A kriti forms the mental backbone of any typical Carnatic music concert and is the longer format of a Carnatic song. Structure A conventional kriti typically contain three parts: Pallavi, the equivalent of a refrain in Western music Anupallavi, the second verse, which is sometimes optional Charanam, the final (and longest) verse that wraps up the song The charanam usually borrows patterns from the anupallavi. The charanam's last line usually contains the composer's signature, or mudra, with which the composer leaves their mark.