Tarana is a classical music form, sung to fast the tempo (generally in the later) by using words and vocals like - ‘ta’, ‘nom’, ‘na’, ‘da’, ‘re’, ‘odani’, ‘tanom’, ‘yalali’ and ‘yalalom’. Rhythmic words used in Pakhawaj, tabla like ‘dha’, ‘tir kit tak’, sitar bols such as ‘dirdir tom’ and ‘sargams’ are used to craft a composition in a raaga. Tarana wholly relies on rhythmically set 'meaningless' bols to develop a raaga. ‘Khayalnuma’ is an alternative of the ‘Tarana’, which is performed with a relaxed hustle.History of Tarana
There are a few uncertain stories and some possibilities offered to describe the origin of Tarana. According to one story, Tarana is known to have evolved from the enduring and earnest efforts of the legend himself, Amir Khusro. Khusro himself has credited to have initiated several other Hindustani classical musical forms, and tarana is always counted under it. Another version of the same story adds that Khusro added elements of Sufi mystical poetry to the bols.
Ustad Amir Khan sincerely believed in the Persian origins of Tarana and combined the Persian couplets with a mystical aim into the bols. Whether the claim is true or not, his tarana versions have the rare sheen that comes from the distinguishing incorporation of the right bols and apt couplets that further animate the sparkling mood he creates. Tarana relies solely on rhythm, tabla bols and it tries to maintain a balanced pattern. It can thus be understood that the tempo or laya is bound to be fast and not slow like khayal bandishes.
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