thaala
Rhythm, especially in music and dance
Meaning
Thaala refers to the rhythmic cycle or structure in Indian classical music and dance. Dancers encounter it in lyrics describing the act of dancing itself, or the cosmic processes of creation and destruction, where rhythm is a fundamental force. It is often paired with 'mela' (melody or music).
In the songs
Sakala lokagala srushti sthithi laya thaala melagalu molagiralu
As the rhythm and music of creation, preservation, and destruction of all worlds resound
Brahmandagalodeya (Kande Na Natarajana) · Traditional
Sakala lokagala srushti sthithi laya thaala melagalu molagiralu
As the rhythm and music of creation, preservation, and destruction of all worlds resound
Brahmandagalodeya (Kande Na Natarajana) · Traditional
Thaala mela gathiyodu aadum ennai aalavaarum jagadeesha
Oh Lord of the Universe, come and rule over me as I dance to the rhythm and melody.
Thillana and Mangalam · Traditional