First Known Use: 1891
Dictionary
1tala
noun ta·la \ˈtä-lə\
Definition of TALA
: one of the ancient traditional rhythmic patterns of South Asian music — compare raga
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Origin of TALA
Sanskrit tāla, literally, hand-clapping
2tala
noun ta·la \ˈtä-lə, -(ˌ)lä\
plural tala
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