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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTaal
/tɑːl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A rhythmic pattern in Indian classical music.
"The tabla player skillfully maintained the taal throughout the performance." - 2
A specific cycle of beats in Indian music.
"Different taals can evoke various emotions in the listener."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'taal' originates from the Hindi language, derived from the Sanskrit word 'tāla', which refers to rhythm or beat in music. It has evolved over centuries to encompass various forms of musical rhythm in Indian classical music.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Taal" is said worldwide
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rythme
Transliteration: ritm
"Le percussionniste a maintenu le rythme pendant toute la performance."
Rhythmus
Transliteration: Ritmus
"Der Schlagzeuger hielt den Rhythmus während des gesamten Auftritts."
ritmo
Transliteration: ritmo
"Il percussionista ha mantenuto il ritmo durante tutta la performance."
ritmo
Transliteration: ritmo
"El percusionista mantuvo el ritmo durante toda la actuación."
ritmo
Transliteration: ritmo
"O percussionista manteve o ritmo durante toda a apresentação."
ताल
Transliteration: taal
"तबला वादक ने पूरे प्रदर्शन के दौरान ताल बनाए रखा।"
节奏
Transliteration: jiézòu
"鼓手在整个表演中保持了节奏。"
리듬
Transliteration: rideum
"타악기는 공연 내내 리듬을 유지했습니다."
リズム
Transliteration: rizumu
"打楽器奏者はパフォーマンス中ずっとリズムを保ちました。"
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