Describe the characteristics of time and pitch in the Kriti “Sarasiruha” (8:25-14:45)

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—Time
• Mr. Rao joins in on the mridangam playing rhythmic patterns in the adi tala cycle which complement the rhythms of the melody being played on the veena and add density/complexity to the music.
— Pitch
• Improvisatory melody in Natai raga continues with drone; melody "explores" the "Sarasiruha" kriti (song) with varied repetitions of the song's phrases frequently occurring.

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