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In the splendid aria, 'Bel Raggio,' the solfeggi and fioriture that she lavishes on the audience were executed with such marvelous tone and precision that she electrified the house.

From Great Singers, Second Series Malibran To Titiens by Ferris, George T. (George Titus)

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 Mackinlay, M. (Malcolm) Sterling

Stella already possesses five exhaustive works upon the 'Bel Canto,' 'L'Art lyrique,' 'L'Art du Chant,' and so forth; each cost twenty francs and contains a more or less valuable collection of solfeggi.

From Erlach Court by Schubin, Ossip

"An apoplexy on those solfeggi and on the man who made them!" he cried.

From A Roman Singer by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

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 Jókai, Mór