Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
la
noun
/lɑː/
Definition
A term used in music to denote the sixth note of the diatonic scale in solfège.
Examples
- The scale of C Major includes the notes: C, D, E, F, G, A, and La.
- When learning to sing, students often use ‘do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti’ to memorize scales.
Meaning
In the context of music, ‘la’ represents a specific pitch, helping musicians understand melody and harmony.
Synonyms
- A (the sixth degree in the scale)
