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

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Solmization is a system of attributing a distinct syllable to each note in a musical scale . Various forms of solmization are in use and have been used throughout the world, but solfège is the most common convention in Europe and North America. The seven ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a system of naming the notes of a musical scale by syllables instead of letters [syn: solmisation ] singing using solfa syllables to denote the notes of the scale of C major [syn: solfege , solfeggio ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (alternative spelling of solmisation English)

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"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 ).

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Solmization \Sol`mi*za"tion\, n. [F. solmisation, fr. solmiser to sol-fa; -- called from the musical notes sol, mi. See Sol-fa .] (Mus.) The act of sol-faing. [Written also solmisation .] Note: This art was practiced by the Greeks; but six of the seven ...