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Chaturmatrik ektaal introduced by Rabindranath Tagore. The Chaturmatrik Ektaal is a four-beat cycle composed by Rabindranath Tagore, one of India’s most beloved and influential modern poets. This cycle was the first of the many musical works that Tagore composed for his own musical system, the Chaturmatrik. The Chaturmatrik Ektaal is an example of a musical form in which a single musical cycle is repeated throughout the entire song, allowing the listener to become familiar with the song’s structure and melody. This cycle is composed of four beats, each of which is repeated throughout the duration of the song. The Chaturmatrik Ektaal is a popular composition that has been performed and recorded by many Indian classical music artists. The song has also been used in many film soundtracks and has been featured in various theatrical productions.
Taal structure :
This taal has 12 beats and 3 divisions of 4 beats in each division.3 claps of this rhythm on 1st,5th, and 9th beats and it has no wave. first beat of rhythm is called ‘Sam’which is the place of the first clap
| Taal/Theka | : | Chaturmatrik ektaal |
| Beats/Matra | : | 12 |
| Divisions/vibagh | : | 3(4|4|4) |
| Clap/Taali | : | 3(On 1st,5th,9th(beats) |
| Sam | : | On 1stbeat |
| Tempo/Laya | : | Medium |
Chaturmatrik ektaal 12 beats
Song: The song of this rhythm in Rabindra Sangeet is- Nayan Bhasilo Jale
Tempo : These songs of 'Chaturmatrik Ektaal ' are usually sung and played at medium speed
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