Amad:
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Introduction
to time cycle through small pieces |
Bols:
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Recited
rhythmic syllables which a assist drummers to master the tabla,
time measure. |
| Chakradar: |
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Tabla composition
in which a Turka is repeated three times, calculated
on Sam |
Kayda:
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Tabla composition,
the basis for succession of variations (paltas) |
Paran:
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Structure
for tabla or pakhawaj composition consisting of a rhythmic passage
and Tihai. |
Palta:
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Improvised
variation of Kayda |
Rela:
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Structure
for tabla composition and variation on it, each conceived in
two halves, the second a slight change from the first. |
Sam:
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Count 1
of a tala cycle that functions as a final count of a musical
phrase. |
Tala:
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Time measure.
Every tala has a set number of beats divided
into bars. |
Theka:
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One cycle
long drumming pattern identified with a particular tala
and used for keeping time. |
Tihai:
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A cadential
pattern repeated three times in succession and calculated to
the end of Sam. |
Tukra:
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Structure
for tabla composition or improvisation consisting of a rhythmic
passage and tihai. |
Uthan:
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Improvised
or composed piece that follows the introduction ends tihai. |
