solmization
pronunciation
How to pronounce solmization in British English:
UK [ˌsɒlmɪ'zeɪʃən]
How to pronounce solmization in American English:
US [ˌsɒlmɪ'zeɪʃən]
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- Noun:
- a system of naming the notes of a musical scale by syllables instead of letters
- singing using solfa syllables to denote the notes of the scale of C major
Word Origin
- solmization (n.)
- "act of using certain syllables to name tones of a music scale," 1730, from French solmisation, from solmiser, from sol + mi, two of the syllables so used (see gamut).