Tala Notation: Ektala MCQs Quiz | Class 9

This quiz addresses the syllabus for Class IX Hindustani Music Vocal (Code 034), Unit 4. It specifically covers the Tala Notation of Ektala, including its Theka, matras, vibhags, and notation signs. Students can test their knowledge, submit answers to check their score, and download a PDF answer sheet for exam preparation.

Overview of Ektala

Ektala (or Ektaal) is a very popular Tala in Hindustani Classical Music. It consists of 12 Matras (beats) and is widely used in Khayal singing (both Vilambit and Drut layas). Understanding its notation is crucial for the Class IX syllabus.

Structural Key Points

  • Matras (Beats): 12
  • Vibhags (Divisions): 6 Vibhags of 2 Matras each (2-2-2-2-2-2).
  • Tali (Claps): Falls on beats 1, 5, 9, and 11.
  • Khali (Empty/Wave): Falls on beats 3 and 7.
  • First Beat: The first beat is called ‘Sam’ and is denoted by ‘X’.

Theka Notation

Matra 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bol Dhin Dhin Dhage Tirkit Tu Na Kat Ta Dhage Tirkit Dhi Na
Sign X 0 2 0 3 4

Quick Revision List

  1. Ektala has four Talis and two Khalis.
  2. The distribution of beats is symmetric: 2-2-2-2-2-2.
  3. It is primarily used in Classical vocal music (Bada Khayal and Chhota Khayal).
  4. The sign ‘0’ indicates Khali (beats 3 and 7).
  5. The numbers 2, 3, and 4 indicate the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tali respectively.

Extra Practice Questions

1. What is the total number of beats in Ektala?
Answer: 12 beats.

2. How many Khalis are there in Ektala?
Answer: Two (on 3rd and 7th beat).

3. Which Matras carry the Tali?
Answer: 1st, 5th, 9th, and 11th.

4. What is the Vibhag arrangement of Ektala?
Answer: 6 vibhags of 2 matras each.

5. Which musical form generally uses Ektala?
Answer: Khayal (Classical Vocal).