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tala¹ Definition

tala (tä′lə)

noun

any of the various repeating rhythmic patterns of stressed and unstressed units, played on a percussion instrument in the music of India

Etymology: < Sans tāla, lit., the slapping or clapping of hands together

tala² Definition

tala (tä′lä′)

noun pl. ta′la′

the basic monetary unit of Samoa

Etymology: Samoan < E dollar

tala Finance Definition
The currency unit of Western Samoa, comprised of 100 sene.
tala Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cost: However, it costs just 20 tala to be seen by a private doctor.

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