English noun: solmization | |||
1. | solmization (communication) a system of naming the notes of a musical scale by syllables instead of letters | ||
Synonyms | solmisation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | musical notation | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | solfa, tonic solfa | ||
2. | solmization (act) singing using solfa syllables to denote the notes of the scale of C major | ||
Synonyms | solfege, solfeggio | ||
Broader (hypernym) | singing, vocalizing | ||