solfege
/ˈsoʊl.fɛʒ/
noun
- A system for naming musical notes using syllables (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti) to teach pitch and sight-singing.
- The teacher wrote the solfege syllables under the notes on the staff.
- She learned solfege as a child and could sight-read any melody.
- In choir class, we practiced solfege to improve our ability to sing in tune.