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When singing sorathi, if tukka and charan are sung more or less than
required, the rhythm of madal will be reversed.Along with Madal,
Sorathi songs are sung in combination with mujura, cymbals, Kartal,
bansuri, and other instruments. Its characters dance in traditional
costumes. Men's costun1esincludebhoto, kachhad, istakot, feta, top
or kundal on the ears, rittha garlands around the neck, etc., while
women's costumesincludechaubandi choli, ghanghar, kannu,patuki,
pachhyaura, gold jantar, naugedi mala, gold bangles, khankar on the
ankles, etc.
Activity 13.7

(i) Practise dancing in Laami and Chhoti
Tal while clapping your hands.

LaamiTaal has 14 beats. It has 4 vibhags or
divisions. It is believed that this rhythm
was specifically created to be played in
Sorathi songs. Laami taal is played slowly
and in a delayed rhythm, while chhoti
taal is played at a fast pace after rounding
off the taal. Chhoti Tal has 8 beats and 2
divisions. The bols of the larger madal
played in Laami Tal and Chhoti Tal are written as follows. Practice
the dance with the help of the teacher.

Laami Taal

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Chhoti Taal

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(ii) Collect and observe the audio-visual material of local Sorathi
dance popular atthe local level and practice with the help of the
teacher.

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