English Explanatory Dictionary

theka

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A simple rhythmic phrase that is used by Hindustani classical percussionists to establish the tala of a composition.

Word forms

theka thekas

Etymology

From ठेका (ṭhekā, “support”)

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