50.What is known as Dhamar? [A] A set of ragas altogether [B] The ending aalap in a composition [C] An instrument [D] A lighter form of Dhrupad Show Answer
Dhamar is one of the talas used in Hindustani classical music from the Indian subcontinent. It is associated with the dhrupad style and typically played on the pakhawaj and also tabla. Dhamar taal has 14 beats (matras) grouped asymmetrically into a 5-2-3-4 pattern.