Etymology

chowtal

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Today it means: A four-beat rhythmic pattern used in Hindustani classical music. Full definition →

Hindi चौताल
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  1. Hindi · borrowed fromचौताल
  2. English todaychowtal

From Hindi चौताल (cautāl, literally “four-rhythm”).

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