solmization meaning

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solmization (noun): a system of naming the notes of a musical scale by syllables instead of letters.

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solmization has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

solmization as a noun

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

    Synonyms: solmisation

    Type of: musical notation

    Kinds: tonic solfa

    Related forms: solmizate

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

    Synonyms: solfege, solfeggio

    Type of: singing

    Related forms: solmizate

Word lists: words starting with SO · words ending in ON · 11-letter words

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