Lexical entry

ソ

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

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Meaning

In movable-do solfège, it represents the fifth scale degree (so/soh). In the fixed-do system used in Japan, it specifically refers to the note G.

Examples

Example Sentences

ソの音から始まるメロディーを練習しましょう。

そのおとからはじまるめろでぃーをれんしゅうしましょう。

Let's practice the melody that starts from the note So.

generated example

この曲はソの音が少し高いですね。

このきょくはそのおとがすこしたかいですね。

The note G in this song is a bit high, isn't it?

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バイオリンの弦をソに合わせます。

ばいおりんのげんをそにあわせます。

I will tune the violin string to G.

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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.

ミ

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

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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