solfeggio
noun
a vocal exercise in which the sol-fa syllables are used.
solfeggi
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pluralof solfeggio.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For two years he would permit her to sing nothing but vocal scales, and composed for her the most difficult solfeggi.
From Great Singers, Second Series Malibran To Titiens by George T. (George Titus) Ferris
Having studied her solfeggi with Bagioli, she was transferred to the tuition of Mme.
From Great Singers, Second Series Malibran To Titiens by George T. (George Titus) Ferris
"An apoplexy on those solfeggi and on the man who made them!" he cried.
From A Roman Singer by F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford
Months, indeed years, would be spent in the practice of simple solfeggi, to be followed by exercises in rhythm and studies for intonation.
From Garcia the Centenarian And His Times Being a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science by M. (Malcolm) Sterling Mackinlay
This is only natural; the banker could not have his mind, which is occupied with important speculations, disturbed by constant solfeggi.
From Black Diamonds by Mór Jókai
