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tala

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) tala (noun)
  2. 2) tala (noun)

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

Rhymes with TALA

Allah, gala, olla, wallah

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