the syllable used for the fourth tone of a diatonic scale.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone F.
military field artillery
(in Britain) Football Association See also FA Cup
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at gamut
From Arabic
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Do Wrexham owners understand the magic of the fa cup?
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
La dinamica superiore alle attese dei prezzi al consumo e alla produzione di marzo fa sfumare la prospettiva di nuovi interventi espansivi da parte della banca centrale cinese e affossa il mercato azionario.
From Reuters • Apr. 11, 2022
The fa la la la la, la la la la stops here in the series finale of “The Christmas Caroler Challenge.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2020
He was also, in the opinion of many, reggae’s greatest singer, so deeply spiritual he could transform “Do re mi fa so la ti do” into a hymn.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2020
I fa Ice a deep breath and let my air out slow.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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