Ektal
Ektal or Ektaal is a tala in Indian music. It is commonly used in classical music like kheyal, and semi-classical forms like Rabindra Sangeet. In ektal the 12 matras are divided into 6 vibhags of two matras each.
The form of Ektal is as follows:
clap,tap,wave,tap,clap,tap,wave,tap,clap,tap,clap,tap
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It has a characteristic pattern of bols (theka) which goes as follows:
Dhin | Dhin | | | DhaGe | TiRaKiTa | | |
x | 0 | ||||
Tun | Na | | | Kat | Ta | | |
2 | 0 | ||||
DhaGe | TiRaKiTa | | | Dhin | Na | | |
3 | 4 |
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