It is commonly used in classical music like kheyal, and semi-classical forms like Rabindra Sangeet.
Ektal is played in Drut gatti ( fast speed ).
One more tala similar to Ektal is Chowtal which is played with the use of Pakhavaj, Ektaal is the tabla counterpart of Chowtaal.
But Ektal is mostly played for Vilambit (slow pace of any Tal) .
Basic information on tal Ektal : Name - Ektal Sum - 1st matra Tali (claps) - 1, 5, 9, 11 matras Khali (wave) - 3, 7 matras Similar talas - Chowtal, Dadra, Garba (tal) Related instruments - Tabla Related to - Hindustani music The form of Ektal is as follows: clap, tap, wave, tap, clap, tap, wave, tap, clap, tap, clap, tap It has a characteristic pattern of bols (theka) which goes as follows: It is very important in Indian Classical music and many compositions are based on it.