kappaleilla

Kappaleilla is the adessive plural form of the Finnish noun kappale, which has several related meanings. In general, kappale means a piece, part, section, or item within a larger whole, and it is also used for a musical track or song. The adessive plural form kappaleilla therefore means “on the pieces,” “on the tracks,” or “with the pieces,” depending on the context.

Usage and context

In music, kappaleella or kappaleilla is used when referring to tracks on an album or other collections. For example, levyllä on kolme kappaletta means “the album has three tracks.” In literature or general discourse, kappale can refer to chapters or sections, and kappaleilla may indicate the pieces or sections under discussion or in a collection. The form is commonly used to describe the distribution, arrangement, or qualities shared by multiple pieces.

Grammar and related forms

Kappale is a neuter noun. Plural forms include kappaleet (nominative) and kappaleiden (genitive). The adessive plural kappaleilla is used to express location or association with multiple pieces. The singular adessive is kappaleella (“on the piece”), while other cases produce forms such as kappaleelta, kappaleeltaan, etc. Related terms include kappale, kappaleet, kappaleiden, and expressions like kappaleelle (to the piece) or kappaleilta (from the pieces), depending on the case and number.

See also

Kappale as a concept in music (piece, track) and literature (chapter or section). The term is common in Finnish-language discussions of albums, books, and collections.