Which of the following is NOT a standard feature of a tala?

A. a strong first beat called sam.
B. a specific pattern of relatively stronger and weaker beats.
C. a flexible rhythmic pattern in which the number of beats can change from one cycle to the next.
D. a basic, skeletal rhythmic pattern in the drumming part.


Answer: C

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