Tallis
or Tal·lys, Tal·ys
Thomas, c1505–85, English organist and composer, especially of church music.
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How to use Tallis in a sentence
Women, say, may organize a bat mitzvah there, and even wear a Tallis (though tfilin are still up in the air, I believe).
Some of the compositions were by Tallis and some by Byrd, and they are fine and dignified specimens of both composers.
Twelve Good Musicians | Frederick BridgeWith the exception of "If ye love me" I do not know any anthem by Tallis which compares with it in solemn and chaste expression.
Twelve Good Musicians | Frederick BridgeHis 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.
Twelve Good Musicians | Frederick BridgeOn the death of Tallis 1585, the patent was enjoyed by Byrd alone, and he made very good use of it.
Twelve Good Musicians | Frederick Bridge
Then I began to beg him to take my Tallis and Tephillin (praying-shawl and phylacteries) for the twelve marks.
Ghetto Comedies | Israel Zangwill
British Dictionary definitions for tallis (1 of 2)
tallith (tɑˈlit)
/ (ˈtɑlis) /
Judaism a fringed shawl worn by Jewish men during morning prayers
Origin of tallis
1British Dictionary definitions for Tallis (2 of 2)
/ (ˈtælɪs) /
Thomas. ?1505–85, English composer and organist; noted for his music for the Anglican liturgy
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