Lexical entry

ファ

The fourth note of the major scale in solfège (fa), or the note F in the fixed-do system.

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Meaning

In movable-do solfège, it is the fourth note of a major scale. In the fixed-do system used in Japan, it specifically refers to the note F.

Examples

Example Sentences

バイオリンでファの音を鳴らしてみる。

バイオリンでファのおとをならしてみる。

Try playing the note F on the violin.

generated example

楽譜のファの音符にシャープが付いている。

がくふのファのおんぷにシャープがついている。

There is a sharp on the note F in the sheet music.

generated example

合唱の練習でファの音程を繰り返し確認した。

がっしょうのれんしゅうでファのおんていをくりかえしかくにんした。

Repeatedly checked the pitch of F during choir practice.

generated example

ド

The first note of a musical scale.

レ

The second note of the major scale in solfège (re), or the note D in the fixed-do system.

ミ

The third note of the major scale in solfège (mi), or the note E in the fixed-do system.

ソ

The fifth note of the major scale in solfège (so) or the note G in fixed-do systems.

ラ

The sixth note of the major scale in solfège (la) or the note A in fixed-do systems.

シ

The seventh note of the major scale in solfège (ti/si) or the note B in fixed-do systems.

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