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Lesson 16 of 84 · Music Critique
Finding the Downbeat
Learn about finding the downbeat: explore polyrhythm and layered beats
What You'll Learn
In Indian classical music, the beat cycle is called 'tala.' A common tala has 16 beats grouped into sections of 4-4-4-4.
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Explore polyrhythm and layered beats
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Compare beats across world music traditions
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is polyrhythm?