In ancient times, ten elements of Tala were in practice, namely - Kaal, Marga,
Kriya, Anga, Graha, Jati, Kala, Laya, Yati and Prastara which are collectively
known as ‘Tala Dash Prana’. Present day elements of Tala include Avartan, Matra,
Laya, Bol, Theka, Vibhag, Sam, Khali and Tali. To be able to identify and follow
any Tala, a knowledge of these elements is required. They are being described
below:
Avartan - The complete cycle of a given tala is called Avartan. It can be
repeated more than once. Example, the Avartan of Teen Tala
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