HeyRuaHow to say “root note” in Irish
- Irish:
- fréamhnóta
- English:
- root note
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRAYV-noh-tuh” /ˈfʲɾʲeːvˌn̪ˠoːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- fréamhnótaí (root notes)
- Genitive singular:
- fréamhnóta, an fhréamhnóta (e.g. ainm an fhréamhnóta, the name of the root note)
- Genitive plural:
- fréamhnótaí, na bhfréamhnótaí (e.g. ainmneacha na bhfréamhnótaí, the names of the root notes)
What does “fréamhnóta” mean?
- root note
- In music, the note on which a chord is built and from which it takes its name.Also: root, fundamental note, chord root.
“Fréamhnóta” with the article
The plural of root note in Irish is fréamhnótaí. Here is fréamhnóta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fréamhnóta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fréamhnóta, the Irish word for root note.
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Root note in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for root note?
The Irish for root note is fréamhnóta (pronounced “FRAYV-noh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fréamhnótaí.
How do you pronounce fréamhnóta in Irish?
Fréamhnóta is said like “FRAYV-noh-tuh” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲeːvˌn̪ˠoːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of root note in Irish?
The plural of fréamhnóta is fréamhnótaí; with the article, na fréamhnótaí means “the root notes”. The genitive plural is fréamhnótaí, as in ainmneacha na bhfréamhnótaí (the names of the root notes).
Why does fréamhnóta change to fhréamhnóta or bhfréamhnóta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fréamhnóta becomes mo fhréamhnóta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfréamhnóta (eclipsis).
How is 'fréamhnóta' formed?
It combines 'fréamh' (root) with 'nóta' (note), so it means the root note of a chord, and it is masculine like 'nóta'.
