Graha
The point where a composition begins relative to the tala cycle.
Graha identifies the entry of a composition or musical line in relation to the tala's beginning.
Three entry types
- Sama: the music begins with the cycle's first count.
- Anagata: the music begins after that count.
- Atita: the music begins before the cycle's first count.
For example, a phrase beginning half a count after the first clap has an anagata entry. Keep the tala steady through the initial silence.
Eduppu is the commonly encountered Tamil term. Related: Avartana · Arudi