Taal
ताल
TAHL
A rhythmic pattern in Indian classical music.
Meaning & usage
Taal is a fundamental concept in Indian classical music, referring to a specific rhythmic pattern or cycle. It is used to measure time in music, with different taals having distinct numbers of beats and structures. The concept is integral to both Hindustani and Carnatic music traditions.
In a sentence
The musician skillfully kept the beat with the complex taal during the performance.
As seen in crosswords
Taal is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A rhythmic pattern in Indian classical music” (4)
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