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kissm

Variations in a theka played without disturbing the theme or flow of the theka are called kissm. While accompanying, a tabla player may play various kissm in order to musically and appropriately match the main performing artist's composition. 

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Some players (such as Pt. Swapan Chaudhari) start their performance with kissm instead of peshkaar.

In his teentaal accompaniment, Shri. Satyajit Talwalkar plays variations of teentaal theka and some mukhdas/phrases to accompany the singer.

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