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(e) Sthayi

A song usually has two sections, namely Sthayi and Antara. There
is only one Sthayi in a song, while there 1nay be two, three, four, or
even more Antaras. The starting two lines or couplet at the beginning
of any song is called the Sthayi of the song. It usually consists of two
lines. In some songs, there are Sthayis having one, two or three lines.
The sthayi is the main section of the song, which establishes the
n1elody and is usually repeated multiple tiines throughout the song.
It is often the first section of the song, and it sets the tone and mood
for the entire piece.The following is an example of a Sthayi taken
from the class/grade song.

One or both of these lines inay be repeated even after the Antara
depending on the situation. It is called Sthayi because it repeats
continuously. It carries the feeling, sweetness, and beauty of the
entire song.

(f) Antara
The Antara is a contrasting section that follows the sthayi. It typically
has a different melody or rhythm and provides a variation or contrast to
the sthayi. The Antara can be thought of as a bridge between different
parts of the song and is often used to build tension or excitement
leading up to the return of the sthayi. Antara can have two, three,
four, or more lines.Here, the following four lines in the class song
are the Antara of the song, while the repetition at the end is Sthayi.

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Both Sthayi and Antara are important parts of a song, and they are
often used in many traditional songs and compositions. Modern songs
have two, three, or up to four antaras while folk songs and dohori
songs may contain several antaras.

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