solmization

Definitions of solmization

1. noun

   a system of naming the notes of a musical scale by syllables instead of letters
   synonyms: solmisation

   types:

   solfa, tonic solfa

   a system of solmization using the solfa syllables: do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti

   type of:

   musical notation

   (music) notation used by musicians
2. noun

   (music) the system of using the solfa syllables do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, and ti to name the notes of the scale in any key, often for sight-singing
   synonyms: solfege, solfeggio, solmisation

   type of:

   singing, vocalizing

   the act of singing vocal music