Question

Define Laghu and Drutam in a Tala with suitable example.

Hint:

Laghu = Variable beats (depends on Jaathi). Drutam = Always 2 beats.

Answer 1

1. Laghu: A beat followed by finger counts (variable based on Jaathi). Example: Chatusra Jaathi Laghu = 4 beats.
2. Drutam: A fixed 2-beat clap-and-wave motion. Example: In Triputa Tala, one Laghu and two Drutams are used.