Definitions

1. noun

A unit of rhythm or meter in Polynesian music, particularly in Hawaiian music, consisting of four beats.

“The traditional chant used the tala to convey the stories of the ancestors.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement for land in Fiji, equivalent to about 3.77 acres.

“The land was valued at 500 tala, a significant amount for a local family.”

3. verb

To sing or chant in a traditional Polynesian style, particularly in Hawaiian music.

“The group of women tala together, their voices blending in harmony.”