Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fi

Noun
/fiː/
Definition
A musical note or tone in the diatonic scale.
Examples
  • In the scale of C major, ‘fi’ is the note F♯.
  • Musicians often use ‘fi’ in their compositions to create tension.
Meaning
In music, ‘fi’ represents a tone that is a half-step below the note ‘sol’.
Synonyms
  • F sharp
  • Leading tone