fal la

Thân thiện

The choir sings "fal la" in the cheerful refrain.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. meaningless syllables in the refrain of a partsong

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fa la