fa la la
Merry sung syllables
Fa la la is a nonsense syllable refrain sung in Christmas carols, especially "Deck the Halls": Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la, la la la la.
The syllables fill melodic space without carrying meaning, creating a festive, sing-along quality.
Outside holiday music, fa la la evokes Christmas cheer or gentle mockery of seasonal excess.
- carolFestive seasonal song
- Christmas carolFestive seasonal song
- ChristmasWinter nativity celebration
- deck the hallsPrepare home for Christmas
- singingVocal music-making
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