Question

Tala has Khali on its first beat in .... taal

• A. Jhaptal
• B. Rupak
• C. Dadra
• D. Keharwa

Hint:

Rupak taal is a famous exception in the Tala system for starting with a Khali. Remember this unique characteristic as it is a very common question in music exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks to identify a Tala (rhythmic cycle) from the given options where the first beat (matra) is a 'Khali' (unaccented beat, shown with a wave of the hand) instead of the 'Sam' (the first and most accented beat).
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let's analyze the structure of the given Talas:
- Jhaptal (10 beats): Divided 2-3-2-3. Taali on beats 1, 3, 8. Khali on beat 6. The first beat is Sam (Taali).
- Rupak (7 beats): Divided 3-2-2. This is a unique and common Tala where the first beat is the Khali. Taalis are on beats 4 and 6.
- Dadra (6 beats): Divided 3-3. Taali on beat 1. Khali on beat 4. The first beat is Sam (Taali).
- Keharwa (8 beats): Divided 4-4. Taali on beat 1. Khali on beat 5. The first beat is Sam (Taali).
Step 3: Final Answer:
Rupak is the only taal among the options that begins with a Khali on its first beat.