A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Taille
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TAILLE. Originally the French name for the tenor voice, Basse-taille being applied to the baritone;
but most frequently employed to designate the tenor viol and violin. It properly denominates the large tenor, as distinguished from the smaller contralto or haute-contre: but is often applied to both instruments. The tenor violoncello clef was originally appropriated to the Taille. [See Tenor Violin.]
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[ E. J. P. ]