Facts
The ''kalpanaswaram'' may start at any place in the tala, but invariably the artist must end their improvisation at the first note of the first phrase of the composition, at the place in the rhythm cycle, where that note is. To arrive at that note, one has to approach it from the closest note below. There are, however, instances when ''kalpana swaras'' are rendered at various starting points of the composition which may not coincide with the start of the Tala cycle. In such cases, the ''kalapana swaras'' should always end at the same position irrespective of where they start. For example: 2 or 4 counts after the start of the Tala Cycle. ''Kalpanaswaram'' improvisations increase in intensity with the tala cycles used. One complete tala cycle is called an avartanam. While improvising, the musician must abide by the rules of the raga and ensure thatReferences
Carnatic music terminology