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fa

Pronunciation: [fɑː]

Word

Learn how to use fa in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “music”

(noun) the fourth note in the fixed do system of musical notation. It's like a step in a musical scale that helps us sing or play songs together.

Example

In the song, the melody goes 'do, re, mi, fa' and then goes higher.

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The singer missed the 'fa' note and it sounded off.

Example

Can you sing the scale up to 'fa'?

Context: “education”

(noun) a symbol used in the solfège system for teaching music. It's a way to help you learn how to sing different notes.

Example

In music class, we learn the note 'fa' and how it fits with the other notes.

Example

Without knowing 'fa', you can't understand the full scale.

Example

What comes after 'mi' in the musical scale?

Context: “expressing emotion”

(interjection) a sound made to express surprise, frustration or relief. It's like saying 'Oh!' when something surprising happens.

Example

Fa! I can't believe you surprised me like that!

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Fa! I wish I had seen that coming!

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Did you just say 'fa' when you heard the news?

How to pronounce fa

Pronunciation: [fɑː]

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