Define Laghu and Drutam in a Tala with suitable example.

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Match List – I with List – II:
\[\begin{array}{|c|l|l|}\hline \textbf{List – I} & \textbf{List – II} \\ \hline \text{A. Triputa Tala} & \text{i. Sabha Ganam} \\ \text{B. Alankaram} & \text{ii. Maha Ganapatim} \\ \text{C. Varnam} & \text{iii. 7 Akshara Kala} \\ \text{D. Kriti} & \text{iv. Sapta Tala} \\ \hline \end{array}\]
Choose the correct option:

Answer 1

1. Laghu: This is a beat marked by finger counts, which vary depending on the Jaathi. For instance, a Chatusra Jaathi Laghu lasts for 4 beats.
2. Drutam: A Drutam is a 2-beat action, involving a clap followed by a wave. Example: Triputa Tala employs one Laghu and two Drutams.

Define Laghu and Drutam in a Tala with suitable example.

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