Tala Structure
Chapu Talas
Notation Symbols
Pancha Jathis
Name that Tala!
100

This tala has the structure I0l

Matya

100

This Chapu tala uses the syllables "Tha Ki Ta"

tisra chapu

100

What does I stand for in tala notation?

Laghu

100

This jathi has 3 beats.

Tisram

100

Tala with I 0 0 structure.

Triputa tala

200

This tala contains 4 Angas: I I 0 0.

Ata tala

200

This tala has 5 aksharas, expressed as "Tha Ka Tha Ki Ta"

khanda chapu

200

What does 0 represent in tala notation?

Dhrutam

200

This jathi is the most common in Carnatic tala usage.

Chathurasram

200

Tala with Dhrutam – Laghu structure.

Roopaka tala

300

What is the structure of Dhruva tala?

I 0 I I

300

This Chapu tala contains 7 syllables: "Tha Ki Ta Tha Ka Dhi Mi".

misra chapu

300

What does U represent in tala notation?

Anudhrutam

300

This jathi has 7 beats per Laghu.

Misram

300

Tala with I 0 I I structure.

dhruva talam

400

This tala consists of only one Laghu

Eka tala

400

Chathusra Chapu is a standard tala in Carnatic music.

False

400

In Chathusra Jathi, how many beats does Laghu have?

4

400

How many beats are in Sankirna jathi?

9

400

This tala is structured as Laghu – Anudhrutam – Dhrutam

Jhampa

500

This tala includes an Anudhrutam

Jhampa tala

500

Which Chapu tala has the most complex rhythmic syllables?

Misra Chapu

500

Which angam has variable beat counts based on jathi?

Laghu

500

Name all 5 jathis.

Tisram, Chathusram, Khanda, Misram, Sankirnam?)

500

In Tisra gati, how many total counts are there in a Chathusra jathi Eka tala?


12