solfege

/ˈsoʊl.fɛʒ/
noun
  1. 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.
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