/ Dictionary / Index T tala: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ta•la Pronunciation: (tä'lu), [key] 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. a paper money, cupronickel or silver coin, and monetary unit of Western Samoa, equal to 100 sene. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: tala (Thesaurus) tal. talapoin Related Content Daily Word Quiz: arid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language