Question

Write the definition of Sam.

Hint:

Sam = First beat → Resolves every piece → Strong emphasis.

Answer 1

In Indian classical music and dance, Sam is the first beat of a rhythmic cycle (Tala).
It is the point where all variations and improvisations resolve and meet.
In Kathak, every composition like Tukra, Toda, or Paran ends on Sam.
Hitting Sam perfectly shows the dancer’s mastery over rhythm and timing.
Sam is marked strongly by a clap or emphasis in the Theka.