Soh (Noun)
Meaning
The syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The syllable "soh" represents the dominant note in the musical scale used in solmization.
- When singing a melody, she found it helpful to replace the note names with solmization syllables like "soh" for better pitch accuracy.
- The choir practiced singing "do, re, mi, fa, soh, la, ti" to learn the pitches of the major scale.
- To internalize the harmony, he replaced the notes with solmization syllables, making "soh" the key to unlocking the dominant chord.
- By associating "soh" with the dominant note, students were able to develop a deeper understanding of music theory.