Noun: solmization ,sól-mu'zey-shun [N. Amer], ,sól-mI'zey-shun [Brit]
- A system of naming the notes of a musical scale by syllables instead of letters
"solmization is commonly used in music education";
- solmisation [Brit]
- Singing using solfa syllables to denote the notes of the scale of C major
"The music teacher used solmization to help students learn pitch relationships";
- solfège, solfeggio
Derived forms: solmizations
Type of: musical notation, singing, vocalising [Brit]
Encyclopedia: Solmization