thaam
Rhythmic syllable (bol) used in percussive sequences.
Meaning
"Thaam" is a fundamental rhythmic syllable, or bol, used in Indian classical music and dance. It appears as part of percussive phrases (jati-s or solkattu-s) that describe rhythmic patterns played on instruments like the mridangam or recited vocally. Dancers encounter it within longer sequences of bols, such as "thaka thaka thaam" or "thaam thari jhanu," which form the rhythmic structure of a piece.
In the songs
Thaam thari jhanu isaiyum, naarananin thalamudan
To the music of 'Thaam thari jhanu' and the rhythm played by Lord Narayana (Vishnu)
Aadal Nayagan · Madurai R. Muralidharan
thaka thaka thaam dhigi dhigi thai thakku dhikku thakkitta thom kitta kitta thagi dan
Concluding rhythmic sequence (Teermanam).
Natesha Kauthuvam · Traditional
thaka thaka thaam dhigi dhigi thai thakku dhikku thakkitta thom kitta kitta thagi dan
Concluding rhythmic sequence (Teermanam).
Natesha Kauthuvam · Traditional
thaka thaka thaam dhigi dhigi thai thakku dhikku thakkitta thom kitta kitta thagi dan
Concluding rhythmic sequence (Teermanam).
Natesha Kauthuvam · Traditional