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solmization definition

sol·mi·za·tion (säl′mi zā′s̸hən)

noun

the system or practice of identifying musical tones by syllables: often used as an aid in teaching music

Etymology: Fr solmisation < solmiser, to sol-fa < sol + mi: see gamut

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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