tala
1 of 2noun (1)
ta·la ˈtä-lə 
: one of the ancient traditional rhythmic patterns of South Asian music compare raga
tala
2 of 2noun (2)
ta·la ˈtä-lə
-(ˌ)lä
plural tala or talas
the basic monetary unit of Samoa see Money Table
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Sanskrit tāla, literally, hand-clapping
Noun (2)
Samoan, from English dollar
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1891, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1967, in the meaning defined above