A type of song composed in association with the
Kavi Maduwa used during the
Kandyan period. The kings who ruled in those days sang these songs during the war. These songs have been sung on ancient occasions to enjoy happiness after the victory of war.The lyrics of war songs are based on the praise and glory of kings and generals .As an example for hatan songs,
Maha Hatana,DUnuvila Hatana,Wadugaha Hatana .As special features of these songs,
1.The vocabulary is complex.
2.Tone Complex.
3."6/8 "Songs sung in western music and" Khemto" tune in Hindustani music.
4.Musical instruments such as knot drums, drums, tambourines, trumpets, horns, hakgediya, panthers and udakki are used.
5.Uses several Octave.
6.Written to enjoy listening.
Examples for Hatan gee
Lesi nowa dana gallaa
ingrisinata kala deya aha pallaa
sisee moda nowellaa
paradesi me rata yudha nopathallaa
https://youtu.be/TtiUVABlZG4
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