The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan c9.168

c9.168

S’ankâ-vérnams are somewhat similar to vérnams, only that the *tempo* is less rapid. They are usually very elaborate in style, and abound with graces of all kinds. They are commonly sung at Nautches and are intended to give full scope to convey “bhavas”—the gestures and sentiments conveyed by the dancer as she sways to and fro to the music.