solfeggio

/sɑlˌfɛdʒiˈoʊ/
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Other forms: solfeggi; solfeggios

Definitions of solfeggio
  1. noun
    (music) the system of using the solfa syllables do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, and ti to name the notes of the scale in any key, often for sight-singing
    synonyms: solfege, solmisation, solmization
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    type of:
    singing, vocalizing
    the act of singing vocal music
  2. noun
    (music) a voice exercise in which scales are sung using the solfa syllables do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti
    synonyms: solfege
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    type of:
    singing, vocalizing
    the act of singing vocal music
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