Tala anga
One of the constituent parts of a tala cycle.
An anga is a section of the tala's structure. The Suladi sapta tala system combines three kinds.
| Anga | Counts | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Laghu | 3, 4, 5, 7 or 9 according to jati | Clap followed by finger counts |
| Drutam | 2 | Clap, wave |
| Anudrutam | 1 | Clap |
Adi tala combines a chatusra laghu and two drutams: 4 + 2 + 2. Other tala systems also use longer angas such as guru, pluta and kakapada.