Describe the relationship of song text to Carnatic compositions. What is the kriti?

What will be an ideal response?

• "All compositions in Carnatic music are songs, melodies with words, passed through the years by oral tradition.
• "The kriti (composition) is the major song form of Carnatic music performance."

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