Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Carnatic A Tillana or thillana is a rhythmic piece in South Indian Carnatic music that is generally performed at the end of a concert and widely used in classical indian dance performances. It was popularised by Dr. M Balamuralikrishna, Lalgudi Jayaraman and some other musicians<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> A Tillana uses tala-like phrases in the pallavi and anupallavi, and lyrics in the charanam.

The thillana is based on the tarana which was introduced by Amir Khusrau (1253-1325 CE).<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Popular CompositionsEdit

BY Lalgudi Jayaraman

BY M. Balamuralikrishna

BY OTHER COMPOSERS

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