Roopak tala is a rhythmic cycle of 7 beats utilized in Hindustani classical music.
Its defining pattern, or theka, is: Tin Tin Na | Dhin Na | Dhin Na.
It is subdivided into sections of 3, 2, and 2 beats.
Roopak is notable for commencing with a khali (indicated by a wave) rather than a clap.
This tala is commonly found in Khayal performances and other light classical music forms.
Tigun notation: Tigun signifies performing at triple the normal speed. In the context of Roopak, each beat is divided into three subdivisions.
Example: Dha Dhin Dhin | Dha Tin Tin | Ta Dhin Dhin
This notation illustrates the expansion of the theka when played at triple speed.