Falla

American

[fah-yuh, fah-lyah] / ˈfɑ yə, ˈfɑ lyɑ /

noun

Manuel de 1876–1946, Spanish composer.

Falla British

/ ˈfaʎa /

noun

Manuel de (maˈnwɛl de). 1876–1946, Spanish composer and pianist, composer of the opera La Vida Breve (1905), the ballet The Three-Cornered Hat (1919), guitar and piano music, and songs

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Bridges performed the López and Falla selections with a music stand, making her seem earthbound.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2022

Patrick Falla, from the Braye Beach Hotel, said it caused "sleepless nights" for businesses unable to operate with staff self-isolating.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2021

Un ingeniero y su jefe sin saber causan una serie de terremotos cuando su operación de fractura hidráulica altera la Falla de San Andrés.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2021

Bjoergen and teammate Maiken Caspersen Falla win the bronze medal.

From Washington Times • Feb. 14, 2020

Carette's piece came out a something which Jeanne Falla at once pronounced an anchor, but which young Torode said was a sword, and made it so by a skilful touch of the finger.

From Carette of Sark by Oxenham, John

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