tala: Meaning and Definition of

ta•la

Pronunciation: (tä'lu), [key]
  1. a repeated rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed beats played on a percussion instrument in Indian music.

ta•la

Pronunciation: (tä'lu), [key]
— pl. -la.
  1. a paper money, cupronickel or silver coin, and monetary unit of Western Samoa, equal to 100 sene.
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