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tra-la-la

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. tra-la, tra-la-lanoun

    a set of nonsensical syllables used while humming a refrain

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  1. Tra-la-la

    Tra-la-la is a song composed by George and Ira Gershwin for the 1922 Broadway show For Goodness' Sake. However, it was never performed in the show. It was later performed in the 1951 American film An American in Paris by Gene Kelly and Oscar Levant. In An American in Paris, it was listed as Tra-la-la (This Time It's Really Love).

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  1. tra-la-la

    "Tra-la-la" is an onomatopoeic nonsensical phrase or refrain often used in songs, particularly in light-hearted, cheerful pieces or when vocalizing melodies. It is used to convey lightheartedness, joy, or a carefree attitude.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tra-la-la in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tra-la-la in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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