- The structure consists of mainly melody, usually short, repeated many times, with variations and elaborations at the performer’s discretion.
- There is a second contrasting melody, usually with higher notes, which is introduced once before returning to the main melody.
- It uses many words that are sung at a fast tempo.
- Tarana style was invented by Amir Khusro in 13th-14th century and was also used by the 10th Sikh Guru – Guru Gobind Singh in his compositions.