Tallis

or Tal·lys, Tal·ys

[ tal-is ]

noun

1. Thomas, c1505–85, English organist and composer, especially of church music.

tallis

¹

/ ˈtɑlis; tɑˈlit /

noun

1. Judaism a fringed shawl worn by Jewish men during morning prayers

Tallis

²

/ ˈtælɪs /

noun

1. TallisThomas?15051585MEnglishMUSIC: composerMUSIC: organist Thomas. ?1505–85, English composer and organist; noted for his music for the Anglican liturgy

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tallis¹

from Hebrew, literally: a cover

Example Sentences

Women, say, may organize a bat mitzvah there, and even wear a tallis (though tfilin are still up in the air, I believe).

From The Daily Beast

Some of the compositions were by Tallis and some by Byrd, and they are fine and dignified specimens of both composers.

From Project Gutenberg

With the exception of "If ye love me" I do not know any anthem by Tallis which compares with it in solemn and chaste expression.

From Project Gutenberg

His style was not so broad as that of Tallis or so noble as that of Byrd, but he had a great influence upon the art.

From Project Gutenberg

On the death of Tallis 1585, the patent was enjoyed by Byrd alone, and he made very good use of it.

From Project Gutenberg

Then I began to beg him to take my Tallis and Tephillin (praying-shawl and phylacteries) for the twelve marks.

From Project Gutenberg