tala
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1ta·la
noun \ˈtä-lə\Definition of TALA
: one of the ancient traditional rhythmic patterns of South Asian music — compare raga
Origin of TALA
Sanskrit tāla, literally, hand-clapping
First Known Use: 1891
2ta·la
noun \ˈtä-lə, -(ˌ)lä\ plural tala
Definition of TALA
the basic monetary unit of Samoa — see money table
Origin of TALA
Samoan, from English dollar
First Known Use: 1967
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