Ek Taal Theka
Ek Taal or Ik Taal is a North Indian taal. This Taal is a 12 beat cycle referred to Tisra Jati group. It is used with Khayal, Semi-Classical Music, Solo performance, and accompanying string instrument also. It is a SAMPADI taal group.
Matra / Beat - 12
Jati - Tisra
Vibhag / Division - 6 (2/2/2/2//2/2)
Taali / Clap - 1, 5, 9, 11
Khali / Wave - 3, 7
Ek Taal Theka
Ek Taal Theka Layakari
Ekgun
Dugun
Tigun
Chaugun
Ek Taal Theka Aad
Kuad in One Avartan
Biad in One Avartan
Compositions in Ek Taal
MCQ
1. How many Divisions are there in Ek Taal?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 8
2. How many beats make a cycle of Ek Taal?
a) 6
b) 7
c) 12
d) 10
3. Ek Taal belongs to which Jati?
a) Chatursat
b) Trisat
c) Mishra
d) Sampoorna
4. Choose the Correct Taali sequence?
a) 1, 5, 9
b) 1, 5, 7, 11
c) 1, 5, 9, 11
d) 1, 4, 9, 11
5. Which Matra/Beat is Khali in Ek Taal?
a) 3, 8
b) 3, 7
c) 4, 7
d) 3, 5, 9
[Answers: 1(c), 2(c), 3(b), 4(c), 5(b)]
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