TEEN TAAL THEKA
Teen Taal Theka is a 16-beat cycle in Indian Classical Music. It consists of 4 divisions, each 4 beats long. Taali is at the 1st, 5th, & 13th beats, and Khali is at the 9th beat of the cycle. This is one of the most popular taal cycles in North Indian Classical Music. It is used to accompany various music forms as well as tabla solo. Peshkar, Kayda, Rela, Tukda, Gat, Paran, Chakardar, Farmaishi, Kamali, Nauhakka, etc. can be performed in this cycle.
Teen Taal Theka or Ekgun
Dugun
Tigun
Chaugun
Aad Laya
Kuad Laya in one cycle
Biad Laya in one cycle
Kayda in Teen Taal
Teen Taal Theka MCQ
Q1. How many beats are in Teen Taal?
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 16
Q2. What is the Jati of Teen Taal?
a. Tishra Jati
b. Chatushra Jati
c. Khand Jati
d. Mishra Jati
Q3. Teen Taal has 3 Taali & 1 Khali?
a. True
b. False
Q4. Teen Taal is also known as?
a. Tri Taal
b. Tilwada Taal
c. Sawari Taal
d. Triput Taal
Q5. Teen Taal is a Sampadi Taal?
a. True
b. False
Anser key: Q1 (d), Q2 (b), Q3 (a), Q4 (a), Q5 (a).
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