fah

British  

/ fɑː /

noun

1. (in the fixed system of solmization) the note F

2. (in tonic sol-fa) the fourth degree of any major scale; subdominant

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Etymology

Origin of fah

C14: see _gamut

Example Sentences

This occurs most frequently after certain vowels, so that a phrase like "far apart" could be pronounced like "fah apaht," with the "r" sound vocalizing, or turning into a vowel.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2023

An illegitimate mixture of foods is tre- fah or terephah.

From Time Magazine Archive

You sa--ay 'Is that his ma'-ied son, in yondeh; the one 'ith the fah hah?

From The Cavalier by Cable, George Washington

Then he descends the scale in the same way, returning to doh, but continuing to place the discs always to the right: soh, fah, mi, re, doh.

From Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook by Montessori, Maria

As to the great qualities of Mr. Elkins, suh, the editorial puts it329 too mild by fah.

From Aladdin & Co. A Romance of Yankee Magic by Quick, Herbert