What is ‘Padam’ in Carnatic Music?

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SSC CHSL Exam 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 09 Jul, 2024 Shift 3)

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The correct answer is a love poemKey Points

In Carnatic music, a "Padam" is a type of song that typically expresses love or longing.
They are often set in a slow tempo and feature intricate musical embellishments.

Additional Information

A lullaby
- While there are musical pieces in Carnatic music that can be considered lullabies, they are typically referred to as "Thillana" or "Tillana."
A poem about courage
- While there are Carnatic songs that express heroic themes, they are generally referred to as "Virutham" or "Virutham Kritis."
A patriotic poem
- While there are Carnatic songs that express nationalistic sentiments, they are typically referred to as "Desha Bhakti Geethe" or "Desha Bhakti Kritis."