TALA


Meaning of TALA in English

~ 1 [ 'tα:lə ]

(also taal 'tα:l )

■ noun a traditional rhythmic pattern in classical Indian music.

Origin

from Sanskrit tāla 'hand clapping, musical time'.

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~ 2 [ 'tα:lə ]

■ noun ( plural same or ~s ) the basic monetary unit of Samoa, equal to 100 sene.

Origin

from Samoan tālā .

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