SOLFEGE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does solfege mean? 

• SOLFEGE (noun)
  The noun SOLFEGE has 2 senses:

1. singing using solfa syllables to denote the notes of the scale of C major

2. a voice exercise; singing scales or runs to the same syllable

  Familiarity information: SOLFEGE used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SOLFEGE (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Singing using solfa syllables to denote the notes of the scale of C major

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

solfege; solfeggio; solmization

Hypernyms ("solfege" is a kind of...):

singing; vocalizing (the act of singing vocal music)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A voice exercise; singing scales or runs to the same syllable

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

solfege; solfeggio

Hypernyms ("solfege" is a kind of...):

singing; vocalizing (the act of singing vocal music)