La

/lɑ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The sixth note of the fixed-do scale in music.

In the scale of C major, the note A corresponds to 'la'.

A term used in certain contexts such as music theory or educational settings to refer to this musical note.

The choir practiced singing 'do, re, mi, fa, sol, la' to improve their pitch.

interjection

Used to express surprise, relief, or a sudden realization.

'La! I didn’t see that coming!'

Used for emphasis in conversational English.

'Oh la! That was an amazing performance!'

From French 'la', derived from Latin 'la' meaning 'the'.

La Dolce Vita

The sweet life; an indulgent lifestyle.

La Vie en Rose

Life in rosy hues; seeing life in a positive light.

solfège

A method of assigning syllables to pitches in music.

scale

A series of musical notes ordered by frequency or pitch.

Soothing or relaxed atmosphere.

Let's chill here; the vibe is so la.

Something that is considered cool or pleasant.

That movie was totally la!