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Vilambit laya jat taal is a 16-beat rhythmic cycle (taal) used in Hindustani classical music. The term "Vilambit" denotes a slow tempo, and when combined with jat taal, it refers to a slow-paced rhythmic pattern. This taal provided a framework for musicians to create and perform elaborate compositions in a leisurely and expressive manner
Taal structure :
jat taal vilambit theka .Which is shastriya taal.This taal has 16 beats and 4 divisions of 4 beats each.3 claps of this rhythm on 1st,5th,13th beats, and 1 wave or Khali' on 9th beats. The first beat of rhythm is called ‘Sam’which is the place of the first clap.
| Taal/Theka | : | Jat |
| Beats/Matra | : | 16 |
| Divisions/vibagh | : | 4(4|4|4|4) |
| Clap/Taali | : | 3(on 1st5th,13thbeats) |
| Sam | : | on 1stbeat |
| Wave/Khali | : | 1(on 9thbeats) |
| Tempo/Laya | : | vilambit |
Jat Taal vilambit theka
Taal sign :
- 'Sam' is shown by an (x) cross
- 'wave' is shown by (0) zero
- 'Clap' is shown by its number
The notation of the taal is written according to the Bhath khande Swarlipi method.
Use:Jat taal vilambit laya is commonly used in classical music like kheyal.
Tempo:This taal is usually played in slow Tempo.
Read also-tritaal 16 beats medium tempo.
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