Tirana (Tiranë) Capital of Albania, on the River Ishm, central Albania. Tirana was founded in the early 17th century by the Ottoman Turks, and became Albania's capital in 1920. In 1946, the communists came to power and the industrial sector of the city was developed. Industries: metal goods, agricultural machinery, textiles. Pop. (2000) 288,217.

tirana. Sp. song-dance popular in Andalusia, usually with rhythmic guitar acc. in 6/8 time.