- Ektal
Ektal is one of the most famous talas in Indian music. It is commonly used in classical music like
kheyal , and semiclassical forms likeRabindra Sangeet . In ektal the 12 matras are divided into 6vibhag s of two matras each.The form of Ektal is as follows:
Clap, 2, Wave, 2, Clap, 2, Wave, 2, Clap, 2, Clap, 2,
It has a characteristic pattern of bols (theka) which goes as follows:
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