Each one has a designated performance time throughout the day or year. There are some ragas that must be performed in rituals everyday of a persons life, and there are priests that are trained in this art. Rhythmic Structure Rhythm is also a highly developed art in Indian music. It can be either free or structured. Structured or strict rhythm is call talas .
Talas are much like the raga in which every different structure has a different name.
This is not unlike Western music where we have names such as waltz, march, or polka which also denotes rhythmic characteristics. Several different instruments are used in India. One of the most popular instruments is the tambura . This instrument usually accompanies a singer. The tabla drums are also a very important instrument.