fa
fa. The 4th degree of the major scale, according to the system of vocal syllables derived from Guido d'Arezzo, and so used (spelt fah) in Tonic Sol-fa (also in that system the 6th degree of the minor scale; see tonic sol-fa). In many countries, however, the name has become attached to the note F, in whatever key this may occur.
fa
fa / fä/ • n. Mus. (in solmization) the fourth note of a major scale. ∎ the note F in the fixed-do system.
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