A bol is a standardized mnemonic syllable used in North Indian classical music to define the tala, or rhythmic pattern. [1] Bol is derived from the Hindi word bolna (बोलना), which means "speak." [2] One who learns to play the tabla or pakhavaj (or pakhawaj) drum is taught to recite the rhythms as bols, which can be quite complex. [3]
Bol is analogous to konnakol, which is used to recite rhythms for the mridangam drum in Carnatic music, which is South Indian classical music.
A bol is a standardized mnemonic syllable used in North Indian classical music to define the tala, or rhythmic pattern. [1] Bol is derived from the Hindi word bolna (बोलना), which means "speak." [2] One who learns to play the tabla or pakhavaj (or pakhawaj) drum is taught to recite the rhythms as bols, which can be quite complex. [3]
Bol is analogous to konnakol, which is used to recite rhythms for the mridangam drum in Carnatic music, which is South Indian classical music.