fa la
Definition
- Noun:
- Meaningless syllables in the refrain of a partsong: "fa la" refers to the traditional, nonsensical syllables sung in the chorus of certain old songs, especially madrigals or glees, to create a light, rhythmic musical effect.
Usage
- The word "fa la" is used specifically in the context of music and poetry to describe conventional, non-lexical vocables (syllables without inherent meaning) that form part of a song's refrain.
- It is typically seen in written descriptions of Renaissance or folk music.
Examples
- Noun:
- The chorus of the old madrigal was filled with cheerful "fa la" refrains.
- He sang the "fa la" part with great enthusiasm, enjoying the melody more than the words.
Advanced Usage
- As a stylistic descriptor: The term can be used to evoke or describe the lighthearted, often pastoral mood associated with songs containing such refrains.
- The composition had a distinctly Elizabethan feel, complete with the obligatory "fa la" sections.
Variants and Related Words
- Refrain (n): A repeated line or group of lines in a song or poem.
- Vocable (n): A word-like sound that is meaningful in a song's context but may not be a word in the language (e.g., "hey", "la"). "Fa la" is a specific type of vocable.
- Madrigal (n): A type of secular vocal music composition from the Renaissance, often featuring "fa la" refrains.
Synonyms
- Nonsense syllables: Syllables without semantic meaning.
- Burden (archaic): A refrain or chorus.
Related Phrases
- "Fa la la": A common extended variant, famously used in the Christmas carol "Deck the Halls" ("...fa la la la la, la la la la").
- The children sang "fa la la" with gusto during the holiday concert.
Noun
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meaningless syllables in the refrain of a partsong
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