Tukda
टुकड़ाHindiSay it: ṭu · ka · ḍaa
- ṭ ḍ — t and d with the tongue tip curled back
- aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long
A short rhythmic composition ending on sam
RhythmKathak
Meaning
A tukda (literally 'a piece') is a short composition of bols danced with crisp footwork and turns, finishing on sam. It is shorter and simpler than a toda.
Also written: tukra, tukdaa, tukde