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Definition of tala noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

tala

noun

/ˈtɑːlə/

/ˈtɑːlə/

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a traditional pattern of rhythm in classical Indian music
Word Originfrom Sanskrit tāla ‘handclapping, musical time’.

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