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solmization

DEFINITIONS OF: solmization

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n singing using solfa syllables to denote the notes of the scale of C major

Synonyms:
solfege, solfeggio
Type of:
singing, vocalizing
the act of singing vocal music

n a system of naming the notes of a musical scale by syllables instead of letters

Synonyms:
solmisation
Types:
solfa, tonic solfa
a system of solmization using the solfa syllables: do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti
Type of:
musical notation
(music) notation used by musicians
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