soh

British  

/ səʊ /

noun

1. 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

A soh tree, with its palm-like leaves and sticky sap, was pretty good material for a shelter—which was considerably simpler than trying to improvise clothing.

From Fearful Symmetry A Terran Empire novel by Wilson, Ann

Then he descends the scale in the same way, returning to doh, but continuing to place the discs always to the right: soh, fah, mi, re, doh.

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

"Dot is better soh," commented Mr. Sieppe, finally releasing him.

From McTeague by Norris, Frank

"Ach, soh; you cry, bube!" vociferated Mr. Sieppe.

From McTeague by Norris, Frank

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

From McTeague by Norris, Frank