la

[lah]

la Definition

  • 1a musical note or tone that is six notes higher than 'so'
  • 2a syllable used in solfeggio to represent the sixth note of a major scale
  • 3a word used to express surprise, emphasis, or resignation

Using la: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "la" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The song ended with a high note on 'la'.

  • Example

    She sang the scale: 'do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do.'

  • Example

    'La'! I can't believe you did that!

  • Example

    I have to work overtime again today. 'La', such is life.

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Summary: la in Brief

The term 'la' [lah] has three main meanings: as a musical note, as a syllable in solfeggio, and as an interjection expressing surprise, emphasis, or resignation. Examples include 'The song ended with a high note on 'la',' and 'La'! I can't believe you did that!'

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