Definitions
the syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
Word origin
From Glover's solmization, from Middle English la (“sixth degree or note of Guido of Arezzo's hexachordal scales”), Italian la in the solmization of Guido of Arezzo, from the first syllable of Latin labiī (“lip's”) in the lyrics of the scale-ascending hymn Ut queant laxis by Paulus Deacon.
Used in a sentence
“LA is the loneliest and most brutal of American cities; New York gets god-awful cold in the winter but there’s a feeling of wacky comradeship somewhere in some streets. LA is a jungle.”
“Speaking as an LA native, this is the longest earthquake I’ve ever felt!”
“"La la la la, I can't hear you!" Jimmy said, sticking his fingers in his ears.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer5 curated clues
01“Singer's nonsense syllable”2 letters
02“Singing syllable”2 letters
03“Song syllable”2 letters
04“Tune syllable”2 letters
05“sixth note of scale”2 letters
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