For example, the line can be rendered once for each cycle of the taalam, twice per cycle, once every two cycles etc. This can be accomplished by keeping the rhythm at a fixed speed and varying the pace of the melody or by varying the rhythmic pace while the lyrical line is rendered at a constant speed. Pallavi rendition is intimately connected with the performer's sense of rhythm. When mentioning Pallavi singing one can hardly forget Shatkaala Govindar, a contemporary of The Trinity, whose title of Shatkaala was given due to his exceptional ability to sing at six speeds. The Pallavi portion generally includes Kalpanaswarams also.
Devotional items are quite common towards the end of the recital.
A Thillaana is performed at or very near the end of the concert. The Thillaana is a composed piece intended mainly for dance. The concluding piece of the recital is called Mangalam and is generally in the ragas Saurashtram, Madhyamavathy or Surati.