Advance Chakradar Tukra/Paran (Teentala/Aditala) MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This is a multiple-choice quiz for Class 9, Subject: Hindustani Music Percussion Instruments (Code 036), Unit: Practical. It covers the topic of one advance chakradar tukra or paran in Teentaal or Aditaal. Answer all questions, submit your quiz, and download the PDF answer sheet for your records.
Understanding Advance Chakradar Tukra and Paran
In Hindustani classical music, particularly in the realm of percussion, compositions like Tukra, Paran, and Chakradar hold a significant place. They showcase the technical prowess and rhythmic creativity of a performer. This section will delve into the details of these advanced compositions, focusing on their structure in Teentaal and Aditaal.
Key Concepts Explained
- Tukra: A Tukra is a short, intricate, and beautiful composition played on the Tabla. It typically starts from ‘sam’ (the first beat) and, after a series of rhythmic patterns, concludes with a tihai that also lands on ‘sam’. Tukras are known for their delicate and refined bols (syllables).
- Paran: A Paran is a composition that originates from the Pakhawaj, a barrel-shaped two-headed drum. When adapted for the Tabla, Parans are characterized by their use of powerful, open-handed bols (e.g., Dha, Ge, Dhin, Na, Tak). They have a more forceful and majestic character compared to Tukras.
- Tihai: This is a fundamental rhythmic pattern where a phrase (or ‘palla’) is repeated three times, with the final beat of the third repetition landing precisely on the ‘sam’. A ‘dam’ (gap or pause) may separate the repetitions.
- Chakradar: This is a more complex and advanced compositional form. A Chakradar is essentially a composition that is played three times in its entirety. The entire composition itself functions like a giant Tihai, with each of its three repetitions culminating on ‘sam’. Often, a Chakradar contains a Tihai within it, making it a “Tihai within a Tihai”.
The Structure of an Advance Chakradar
An advance Chakradar is a test of a percussionist’s command over ‘laya’ (tempo) and calculation. The basic structure is:
[ (Main Body of Composition + Tihai) + dam ] x 3
The ‘Main Body’ is a rhythmic phrase. This phrase, combined with its own concluding Tihai, forms one block. This entire block is then repeated three times to form the Chakradar. The mathematical precision required to ensure the final beat lands perfectly on ‘sam’ after three such long repetitions is what makes it an advanced composition.
Teentaal and Aditaal
These compositions are commonly set to specific ‘taals’ (rhythmic cycles).
- Teentaal: The most common taal in Hindustani music, it has 16 ‘matras’ (beats) divided into four ‘vibhags’ (sections) of 4 matras each. The pattern of claps (taali) and waves (khaali) is: Taali on 1, 5, 13 and Khaali on 9.
- Aditaal: This is a prominent taal from Carnatic music but sometimes used as a reference or base in Hindustani practice. It has 8 matras, divided into angas (sections) of 4+2+2.
Quick Comparison: Tukra vs. Paran
| Feature | Tukra | Paran |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Tabla | Pakhawaj |
| Bols (Syllables) | Delicate, intricate (e.g., Na, Tin, Tirkit) | Forceful, open (e.g., Dha, Dhin, Ge, Thun) |
| Character | Graceful, beautiful | Majestic, powerful |
| Ending | Always ends with a Tihai on ‘sam’ | Always ends with a Tihai on ‘sam’ |
Quick Revision Points
- A Chakradar is a composition repeated three times.
- A Paran uses open, powerful bols from the Pakhawaj tradition.
- A Tukra is a graceful composition native to the Tabla.
- A Tihai is a phrase repeated three times, landing on ‘sam’.
- Teentaal has 16 beats (4+4+4+4).
- The final beat of a Chakradar’s third repetition must land on ‘sam’.
Extra Practice Questions
- Describe the difference in sound quality between the bols used in a Tukra and a Paran.
- How does the concept of ‘dam’ (gap) affect the structure of a Tihai?
- Why is a Chakradar considered an ‘advance’ composition?
- Draw the structure of Teentaal, showing the matras, vibhags, taali, and khaali.
- If a small Tihai takes 4 matras to complete one repetition, how many matras would the full Tihai take in total?
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