The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan c9.173

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Among the following examples the air “Anthalona Telavari” is perhaps the most popular—the accompanying rhythm of the tâla falls upon the first and second beat of each bar; this is much noticed when it is accompanied by instruments, such as the small tinkling cymbals and drums, which mark the time strongly. This song seems to be known throughout Southern India—the version varies slightly in different places, but, on the whole, the air is much the same everywhere.