fal la
Definition
- Noun:
- Meaningless syllables in the refrain of a partsong: A sequence of syllables, such as "fal la" or "fa la la," used in vocal music, especially in refrains or choruses of madrigals, part-songs, or carols, where they serve a rhythmic or melodic function rather than a lexical one.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The chorus of the old carol is filled with joyful "fal la"s.
- In Renaissance madrigals, "fal la" often serves as a lively, nonsensical refrain.
Advanced Usage
- As a musical convention: The term specifically refers to a tradition in vocal part-writing where nonsense syllables are used for musical effect.
- The composer used "fal la" to create a lighthearted and rhythmic section in the partsong.
Variants and Related Words
- Fa la (n): An alternative spelling and pronunciation for the same musical device.
- The fa la refrain is characteristic of many 16th-century balletts.
Synonyms
- Nonsense syllables: Syllables without inherent meaning, used for sound.
- Vocables: Sung syllables that are not formal words, often used in various musical traditions.
Related Phrases
- Fa la la: A common extended variant, famously used in carols like "Deck the Halls."
- The familiar "fa la la la la, la la la la" is a hallmark of the holiday season.
Noun
-
meaningless syllables in the refrain of a partsong
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
