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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Mnemonic association of syllables with musical scale degrees. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a system of naming the notes of a musical scale by syllables instead of letters wordnet
3. 3
   The sol-fa system of singing in particular. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

solmizationsol fasol-fasol-faismsolfegesolfege

Etymology

From French solmisation, from solmiser, from sol + mi.

Related phrases

sol fa

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