Tāla: Tīntāl

Classical Music of North India: Sitar & Tabla is a studio album released under the SEVEN SEAS label on July 5, 1987. The recording features performances in the Hindustani classical tradition, showcasing the sitar and tabla as primary instruments. The album appeared in compact disc format.

The second track on the release is an untitled composition set in Tintal, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle. The performance spans 14 minutes and 19 seconds. Sitarist Manilal Nag leads the melodic interpretation, accompanied by Mahapurush Misra on tabla. Sachiko Torii contributes on tanpura, providing the drone foundation characteristic of North Indian classical music. The track exemplifies the gayaki ang style of sitar playing, emphasizing vocal-like phrasing and improvisational development within the tala structure.

The album documentation does not specify the raga framework for this track. No additional production credits, recording locations, or liner notes are provided in the available context. The release aligns with SEVEN SEAS’ catalog of traditional Indian classical recordings distributed in Japan during the late 1980s.