solfège

noun

sol·​fège säl-ˈfezh How to pronounce solfège (audio)
1
: the application of the sol-fa syllables to a musical scale or to a melody
2
: a singing exercise especially using sol-fa syllables
also : practice in sight-reading vocal music using the sol-fa syllables

Word History

Etymology

French, from Italian solfeggio

First Known Use

circa 1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of solfège was circa 1903

Dictionary Entries Near solfège

Cite this Entry

“Solfège.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solf%C3%A8ge. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

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