Lexical entry

ミ

The third note of the major scale in solfège (mi), or the note E in the fixed-do system.

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Meaning

In movable-do solfège, it is the third note of a major scale. In the fixed-do system used in Japan, it specifically refers to the note E.

Examples

Example Sentences

ピアノでミの音を弾いてください。

ピアノでミのおとをひいてください。

Please play the note E on the piano.

generated example

この曲はミの音から始まります。

このきょくはミのおとからはじまります。

This song starts with the note E.

generated example

調律師はミの音が少し高いと指摘した。

ちょうりつしはミのおとがすこしたかいとしてきした。

The tuner pointed out that the note E was slightly sharp.

generated example

ド

The first note of a musical scale.

レ

The second note of the major scale in solfège (re), or the note D in the fixed-do system.

ファ

The fourth note of the major scale in solfège (fa), or the note F in the fixed-do system.

ソ

The fifth note of the major scale in solfège (so) or the note G in fixed-do systems.

ラ

The sixth note of the major scale in solfège (la) or the note A in fixed-do systems.

シ

The seventh note of the major scale in solfège (ti/si) or the note B in fixed-do systems.

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