an Indian rhythmic device, used at the end of phrases

Repeating a phrase, etc., thrice for artistic effect in melodic as well as rhythmic music.

A cadential pattern repeated three times in succession and ending on the sam; used to conclude improvisations of kayada, peshkar, and rela.

A phrase of notes or bols with or without gaps repeated three times which normally ends on the sum or the first beat of a time cycle. The gaps must be of equal length in time.