solfège

[ sol-fezh, -fej, sohl- ]

noun

, Music.

1. solfeggio.

Word History and Origins

Origin of solfège¹

First recorded in 1900–05; from French, from Italian

Example Sentences

Depiction of Curwen’s Solfege hand signs.

From Literature

Solfege corresponds to the notes of the major scale, using the syllables Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, and Ti.

From Literature

Teaching a song using solfege rather than the lyrics helps the listener hear patterns and intervals, and even understand phrases and form that otherwise might be obscured by lyrics.

From Literature

Eurhythmics begins with ear training, or solfege, to develop the inner musical ear.

From Literature

This differs from Kodály’s use of solfege in that it is always combined with movement.

From Literature