What does solmisation mean?
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solmi·sa·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
solmization, solmisationnoun
a system of naming the notes of a musical scale by syllables instead of letters
Wiktionary
solmisationnoun
a method of sight singing music that uses the syllables do (originally ut), re, mi, fa, sol (or so), la, and si (or ti) to represent the pitches of the scale, most commonly the major scale. The fixed-do system uses do for C, and the moveable-do system uses do for whatever key the melody uses (thus B is do if the piece is in the key of B).
Etymology: From the Latin word solmisatio.
Wikipedia
solmisation
Solmization is a system of attributing a distinct syllable to each note of 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 countries of Western culture.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Solmisation
sol-mi-zā′shun, n. sol-faïng: a recital of the notes of the gamut, do, re, mi, &c.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of solmisation in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of solmisation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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