Question

Fill in the blanks: In Teen Taal of Hindustani Classical Music, the Khali is marked on the.............. matra,

• A. 1
• B. 5
• C. 9
• D. 13

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 9

• The Khali in Teen Taal is always designated on the 9th matra. This is a crucial point for understanding the cycle's structure and the placement of accents.

• The 16 matras of Teen Taal are structured with the following designations:

  1. 1st matra: Sam (and Taali)

  2. 2nd matra: Matra

  3. 3rd matra: Matra

  4. 4th matra: Taali

  5. 5th matra: Matra

  6. 6th matra: Matra

  7. 7th matra: Matra

  8. 8th matra: Matra

  9. 9th matra: Khali

  10. 10th matra: Matra

  11. 11th matra: Matra

  12. 12th matra: Taali

  13. 13th matra: Matra

  14. 14th matra: Matra

  15. 15th matra: Matra

  16. 16th matra: Matra