solmization
- noun
- /ˌsɒlmɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Specialized
- Modern music education often introduces children to solmization with the do-re-mi system.
Examples
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The choir practiced solmization to help members learn their parts quickly.
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The teacher introduced solmization to help students learn music.
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Medieval theorists used solmization to teach singers the basics of music.
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Many music schools use solmization in their curriculum.
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Medieval theorists used solmization to teach singers the basics of music.
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Many music schools use solmization in their curriculum to enhance vocal training.
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Modern music education often introduces children to solmization through fun songs.
Synonyms
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9.9
A singing exercise using syllables like do, re, mi to practice pitch
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A way to teach singing using the syllables do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, and ti
A system that teaches singing and pitch using syllables like do, re, mi
A way of writing music with syllables like do, re, mi to show the notes of a scale
Surface Forms
Morphology
solmization = solmize (transparent) = solmize + ation
A straightforward nominalization of the verb 'solmize' indicating the action or system of solmizing.
Etymology
Solmization comes from the practice of giving each musical note a sung syllable like do, re, mi, and sol. So solmization means using these syllables 'to name the notes', a simple way to teach singing and learn a scale.