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soh

British

/ səʊ /

noun

music (in tonic sol-fa) the name used for the fifth note or dominant of any scale

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Etymology

Origin of soh

C13: see _gamut

Example Sentences

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"I know more soh mudge as der grossest liddle fool as you," cried Mr. Sieppe, fiercely, his face purple.

From McTeague by Norris, Frank

"Mommer," addressing Mrs. Sieppe, "he will soh soon be ge-whipt, eh?"

From McTeague by Norris, Frank

Und Owgooste, he is soh smart also, yes, eh?

From McTeague by Norris, Frank

"Soh, soh, my girl!" he called softly, advancing towards the shadow: and at first I supposed him to be addressing the mysterious Lydia.

From The Adventures of Harry Revel by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

The child beginning with doh, lays the discs on the board in ascending order in their right position until the octave is reached: doh, re, mi, fah, soh, lah, ti, doh.

From Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook by Montessori, Maria

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