Lah (Noun)
Meaning
The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The syllable "lah" is used to practice solmization, denoting the sixth scale degree in both major and minor scales.
- In music theory class, the students learned to sing "lah" as the sixth note of the C major scale.
- The sixth note of the scale was sung as "lah," creating a harmonious sound with the rest of the group.
- During the singing exercise, the instructor emphasized that "lah" corresponds to the note A in the key of C.
- By using solmization, the choir practiced the melody by replacing the actual notes with "doh," "me," "so," "lah," and the rest.