A bol is a standardized mnemonic syllable used in North Indian classical music to define the tala, or rhythmic pattern.[1] Bol is derived from the Hindi word bolna (बोलना), which means "speak."[2] One who learns to play the tabla or pakhavaj (or pakhawaj) drum is taught to recite the rhythms as bols, which can be quite complex.[3]

Bol is analogous to konnakol, which is used to recite rhythms for the mridangam drum in Carnatic music, which is South Indian classical music.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Rhythm (taal) in Indian Classical Music". Retrieved 15 Sep 2022.
  2. ^ "Google Translate". Retrieved 15 Sep 2022.
  3. ^ "Intro to Tabla and North Indian Rhythm --- Shawn Mativetsky". Retrieved 15 Sep 2022.

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