Jhaptal is the most common 10 beat tal in northern India. It is composed of four vibhags of 2, 3, 2, and 3 matras. These vibhags are denoted by clap, clap, wave, and clap respectively. Jhaptal shows up in a variety of classical and semiclassical settings. It may be found in the kheyal, tarana, bhajan, and Rabindra sangeet.
Clap, 2, Clap, 2, 3, wave, 2, clap, 2, 3
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